Word Games Pro Dictionary

desideratum

noun

Something desired as a necessity

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
11
Starts with
D
Ends with
M
Contains
ES
Scrabble score
15

How it sounds

Pronunciation

dɪˌsɪdəˈɹɑːtəm

Listen

Audio Pronunciation

Audio pronunciation is unavailable for this word.

Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. Something desired as a necessity

    “The desiderata for a vacation are time and money”

In context

Example Sentences

The desiderata for a vacation are time and money

Check yourself

Practise This Word

Three quick questions on this word. Nothing is recorded — practise it as often as you like.

Scroll to Top