ɪˈsɛn.ʃəl ˈnɛsəˌsɛɹi ˈnɛsəsɹɪ ˈnɛsəˌsɛɹi ˈnɛsəsɹɪ nɪˈsɛsəti ɹɪˈkwʌɪəm(ə)nt ɹɪˈkwaɪɹmənt ɹɪˈkwɪzɪt ˈɹɛkwɪzɪt unavoidably determined by prior circumstances the necessary consequences of one's actions absolutely essential 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