requisite

Universal Words adjective, noun adjective [onlybeforenoun] (formal) necessary for a particular purpose: She lacks the requisite experience for the job. * They were not able to start the meeting until the requisite number of members were present. noun ~ (for / of sth) (formal) something that you need for a particular purpose: toilet requisites (= soap, TOOTHPASTE, etc.) * A university degree has become a requisite for entry into most professions. comparePREREQUISITE