must–have

noun \ˈməst-ˌhav\

: something that is necessary to have or get

Full Definition of MUST-HAVE

: something that is essential to have or obtain

— must–have adjective

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1980

Synonyms: condition, demand, must, must-have, necessary, necessity, need, needful, requirement, requisite, sine qua non

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