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Désirata

/deziʁata/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A thing that is desired or wished for.

    "The new car was a long-held désirata for him."
  2. 2

    A desired object or goal.

    "Her list of désirata included travel, education, and personal growth."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'désirata' is derived from the Latin 'desideratum', which means 'something desired'. It evolved through Old French before being adopted into modern French, retaining its connotation of longing or desire.

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