Etymology

desiderative

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Today it means: Having or indicating wish or desire. Full definition →

Latin dēsīderātīvus
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  1. Latin · borrowed fromdēsīderātīvus
  2. Latin · borrowed fromdēsīderātīvus
  3. English todaydesiderative

Borrowed from Latin dēsīderātīvus.

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