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   desideratum

   /dɪˌzɪdəˈrɑːtəm/

   noun

   • 1. something that is needed or wanted: "integrity was a desideratum"

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from Latin, ‘something desired’, neuter past participle of desiderare (see desiderate).

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