DESIDERATUM


Meaning of DESIDERATUM in English

[ dɪˌzɪdə'rα:təm , -'reɪtəm , -ˌsɪd- ]

■ noun ( plural desiderata -tə ) something that is needed or wanted.

Origin

C17: from L., 'something desired', neut. past participle of desiderare (see desiderate ).

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