desideratum
pronunciation
How to pronounce desideratum in British English:
UK [dɪˌzɪdəˈrɑ:təm]
How to pronounce desideratum in American English:
US [dɪˌsɪdəˈretəm, -ˈrɑ-]
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- Noun:
- something desired as a necessity
Word Origin
- desideratum (n.)
- "something lacking," see desiderata.