desideratum
nounHow many syllables in desideratum?
There are 5 syllables in the word desideratum.How to pronounce desideratum:
Definition of desideratum:
- desideratum (noun):
- intention or purpose
- something desired as essential
- noun. something desired as a necessity.
Synonyms for desideratum:
condition
demand
desideration
essential
must
must-have
necessary
necessity
need
needful
prerequisite
requirement
requisite
wish
Antonyms for desideratum:
extra
extravagance
indulgence
inessential
luxury
non-essential
non-necessity
nonessential
nonnecessity
option
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