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desiredness

de·sire
D d

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dih-zahyuh r]
    • /dɪˈzaɪər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dih-zahyuh r]
    • /dɪˈzaɪər/

Definitions of desiredness word

  • verb with object desiredness to wish or long for; crave; want. 1
  • verb with object desiredness to express a wish to obtain; ask for; request: The mayor desires your presence at the next meeting. 1
  • noun desiredness a longing or craving, as for something that brings satisfaction or enjoyment: a desire for fame. 1
  • noun desiredness an expressed wish; request. 1
  • noun desiredness something desired. 1
  • noun desiredness sexual appetite or a sexual urge. 1

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Origin of desiredness

First appearance:

before 1200
One of the 9% oldest English words
1200-50; Middle English desiren < Old French desirer < Latin dēsīderāre; see desiderate

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Parts of speech for Desiredness

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

desiredness popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

desiredness usage trend in Literature

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