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required

adjective

required by rule

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
R
Ends with
D
Contains
EQ
Scrabble score
18
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ɹɪˈkwaɪɹd

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. required by rule

    “in most schools physical education is compulsory”

adjective

  1. necessary for relief or supply

    “provided them with all things needful”

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Example Sentences

in most schools physical education is compulsory
attendance is mandatory
required reading
provided them with all things needful

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