Definition

Noun 1. Something that is needed or wanted; a thing considered necessary or highly desirable. - A desideratum is an essential requirement or a condition that is earnestly sought after for the completion or perfection of something.

Usage

Desideratum is a formal word, often used in academic, philosophical, or technical contexts to denote a crucial requirement or a fundamental goal. It is frequently used in its plural form, desiderata.

Examples

• Noun:
  • Reliable data is the primary desideratum for any scientific study.
  • Peace and stability are the chief desiderata for the region's development.
  • The committee outlined the key desiderata for the new policy framework.

Advanced Usage

• "To fulfill a desideratum": to satisfy a necessary condition or requirement.
  • The new software fulfills a major desideratum for user-friendly design.
• "As a desideratum": used to introduce something stated as a necessary condition.
  • As a desideratum, all participants must have prior experience.

Variants and Related Words

• Desiderata (n, plural): The plural form of , meaning a list or set of essential requirements.
  • The report listed the project's desiderata.
• Desiderative (adj): Expressing desire.
  • The verb form has a desiderative suffix.

Synonyms

• Prerequisite: A thing that is required as a prior condition.
• Requirement: Something that is needed or obligatory.
• Essential: Something absolutely necessary.
• Necessity: An indispensable thing.

Antonyms

• Non-essential: Something not absolutely necessary.
• Luxury: Something desirable but not indispensable.

Noun

1. something desired as a necessity
   • the desiderata for a vacation are time and money