required
Translation
necessary, compulsory, mandatory
Examples
Experience is required for this position.
Experience is required for this position.
Please complete the required fields.
Please complete the required fields.
Grammar Patterns
((required)) ((for sth.)) necessary for (sth.) Experience is required for this position.
a ((required)) ((noun)) a mandatory (noun) Please complete the required fields.
Similar Words
Synonyms: necessary, essential, mandatory; Antonyms: optional, unnecessary
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'require'. It comes from the Latin 'requirere'.
Memory Tips
If something is 'required', you can't 'retire' from doing it.