The Opposite(Antonym) of “requisite”
The antonyms of requisite are unnecessary and optional. The antonym unnecessary means something that is not needed or required, while optional means something that is available as a choice but not required.
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Definitions and Examples of unnecessary, optional
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not needed or required; something that can be done without.
Example
The extra paperwork was deemed unnecessary and was discarded.
Available as a choice but not required; something that can be done if desired.
Example
The company offers an optional training program for employees who want to improve their skills.
Key Differences: unnecessary vs optional
- 1Unnecessary implies that something is not needed or required, while requisite implies that something is necessary or required.
- 2Optional implies that something is available as a choice but not required, while requisite implies that something is mandatory.
Effective Usage of unnecessary, optional
- 1In job interviews, use requisite to describe skills or qualifications that are essential for the position.
- 2Use unnecessary to describe tasks or actions that are not required or needed.
- 3Use optional to describe activities or features that are available as a choice but not required.
Remember this!
The antonyms of requisite are unnecessary and optional. Use requisite to describe something that is mandatory, unnecessary to describe something that is not needed, and optional to describe something that is available as a choice but not required.
