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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-sid-uh-rey-tuh m, -rah-, -zid-]
- /dɪˌsɪd əˈreɪ təm, -ˈrɑ-, -ˌzɪd-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dih-sid-uh-rey-tuh m, -rah-, -zid-]
- /dɪˌsɪd əˈreɪ təm, -ˈrɑ-, -ˌzɪd-/
Definitions of desideratum word
- noun desideratum something lacked and wanted 3
- noun desideratum something needed and wanted 3
- noun plural desideratum something wanted or needed. 1
- noun desideratum Something that is needed or wanted. 1
- noun desideratum Something that is wished for, or considered desirable. 0
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Origin of desideratum
First appearance:
before 1645 One of the 44% oldest English words
1645-55; < Latin, noun use of neuter past participle of dēsīderāre; see desiderate
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Parts of speech for Desideratum
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
desideratum popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
desideratum usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for desideratum
noun desideratum
- desire — A desire is a strong wish to do or have something.
- direction — the act or an instance of directing.
- target — an object, usually marked with concentric circles, to be aimed at in shooting practice or contests.
- wish — to want; desire; long for (usually followed by an infinitive or a clause): I wish to travel. I wish that it were morning.
- aspiration — Someone's aspirations are their desire to achieve things.
Antonyms for desideratum
noun desideratum
- dislike — to regard with displeasure, antipathy, or aversion: I dislike working. I dislike oysters.
- hate — to dislike intensely or passionately; feel extreme aversion for or extreme hostility toward; detest: to hate the enemy; to hate bigotry.
- hatred — the feeling of one who hates; intense dislike or extreme aversion or hostility.
- avoidance — Avoidance of someone or something is the act of avoiding them.
- thoughtlessness — lacking in consideration for others; inconsiderate; tactless: a thoughtless remark.
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