fundamental requirements
Definitions
The essential, core conditions or needs that must be met for a system, process, or project to function.
The basic, non-negotiable prerequisites required as a foundation for further development or operation.
Examples
Safety and reliability are the fundamental requirements for any new bridge design.
Understanding basic grammar and vocabulary are fundamental requirements for learning a new language.
Synonyms
essential prerequisites core necessities basic requirements foundational needs indispensable conditions
Antonyms
optional extras nonessential additions superfluous luxuries trivial preferences secondary considerations