desideratum

/di,zidə'reitəm/
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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