desideratum

noun de·sid·er·a·tum \di-ˌsi-də-ˈrä-təm, -ˌzi-, -ˈrā-\

: something that is needed or wanted

plural de·sid·er·a·ta \-tə\

Full Definition of DESIDERATUM

: something desired as essential

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Latin, neuter of desideratus

First Known Use: 1652

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