desiderata

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A form of desideratum — Something that is wished for, or considered desirable, particularly when thought to be essential.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of desideratum

Origin

From Latin.

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APA

desiderata. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/desiderata

MLA

“desiderata.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/desiderata. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “desiderata,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/desiderata.

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