Synonyms for sine qua non
- noun
Most common
essential necessary condition necessity prerequisite deal killer requisite non-negotiable
All synonyms
Noun
prerequisite, essential, necessary condition, necessity, deal killer, requisite, non-negotiable
Definitions
- n. 1
An essential or indispensable element, condition, or ingredient.
Near-synonyms: dealbreaker, necessary condition
Related words
- Other spellings
- sine quâ non sinequanon
Example sentences
- essential Selfishness is an essential part of his character.
- necessity He said that necessity is the mother of invention.
- prerequisite Citizenship is a prerequisite for voting.
- requisite I won't be able to go travelling until the requisite visa fees are paid.
By length
- 9 letters
- essential3, necessity4, requisite3
- 12 letters
- prerequisite4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (essential3 = 3 syllables).