Demand
Demand noun - Something that someone insists upon having.
Usage example: the terrorists presented their list of demands
Essential
Essential noun - Something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable.
Usage example: the essentials for success include a willingness to work and the right attitude
Demand is a synonym for essential in requirement topic. Sometimes you can use "Demand" instead a noun "Essential".
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| bad | bad demand | bad essential |
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