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View usage for: desideratum in British English (dɪˌzɪdəˈrɑːtəm) nounWord forms: plural -ta (-tə)something lacked and wanted Word origin C17: from Latin; see desideratedesideratum in American English (dɪˌsɪdəˈrɑtəm; dɪˌzɪdəˈrɑtəm; dɪˌsɪdəˈreɪtəm; dɪˌzɪdəˈreɪtəm) nounWord forms: plural deˌsiderˈata (dɪˌsɪdəˈrɑtə; dɪˌzɪdəˈrɑtə; dɪˌsɪdəˈrɑtə; dɪˌzɪdəˈrɑtə) something needed and wanted Word origin L, neut. of desideratus: see desiderate Synonyms of 'desideratum'objective, want, need, hope More Synonyms of desideratum Synonyms hope essential ideal sine qua non (Latin) heart's desire Additional synonymsDefinition intention or purpose a research programme that has failed to achieve its aim Synonyms intention, end, point, plan, course, mark, goal, design, target, wish, scheme, purpose, direction, desire, object, objective, ambition, intent, aspiration, Holy Grail (informal) Definition a strong desire or aim the needs and aspirations of our pupils Synonyms aim, longing, end, plan, hope, goal, design, dream, wish, desire, object, intention, objective, ambition, craving, endeavour, yearning, eagerness, Holy Grail (informal), hankeringDefinition a goal or aim My dream is to have a house in the country. Synonyms ambition, wish, fantasy, plan, hope, goal, design, aim, desire, objective, aspiration, Holy Grail (informal), pipe dreamNearby words ofdesideratum - deserving of
- desiccate
- desiccated
- desideratum
- design
- designate
- designation
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