Added 9 October 2026 required /ɹɪˈkwaɪɹd/ adjective Categories: Describing WordsEveryday Words adjective ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about required at Wordnik → Where our words come from → Necessary for relief or supply. provided them with all things needful Required by rule. in most schools physical education is compulsory Related Words: requisitenecessaryneededneedfulcompulsorymandatoryobligatoryobligatednecessitateneedneeds Back to today's word