Definitions of desideratum [ɪˌsɪd əˈreɪ təm, -ˈrɑ-, -ˌzɪd-]

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Definition of 'desideratum'

1. (n.) desideratum
something wanted or needed.

Etymology: (1645–55; < L, neut. of dēsīderāre)

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1. (noun) desideratum
something desired as a necessity
"the desiderata for a vacation are time and money"

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1. (noun) desideratum
anything desired; that of which the lack is felt; a want generally felt and acknowledge

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