Synonyms for Requirement

Definition of requirement

noun
  1. required activity; "the requirements of his work affected his health"; "there were many demands on his time"
  2. anything indispensable; "food and shelter are necessities of life"; "the essentials of the good life"; "allow farmers to buy their requirements under favorable conditions"; "a place where the requisites of water fuel and fodder can be obtained"
  3. something that is required in advance; "Latin was a prerequisite for admission"

6 synonyms found

Writing tips for "requirement"

Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like demand, essential, necessary can replace "requirement" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.

With 6 alternatives available, "requirement" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.

"Requirement" in song lyrics

See how requirement is used in real songs:

  • "Surveillance - a requirement"
    Foreign Legion — Nowhere to Hide
  • "Where military hardware is the only requirement"
    GZA f/ True Master — Columbian Ties
  • "nj booster seat height requirement"
    AOL — AOL

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