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What is the root of word requirement?

The root of the word "requirement" is "quire".

Here's how it breaks down:

* "quire" is an old word meaning "to ask" or "to demand".

* "requisition" is a word that means "a formal request" and evolved from "quire".

* "requirement" is a noun that describes something that is demanded or needed.

So, at its core, the word "requirement" indicates something that is being asked for or demanded.

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