desideratum
noun
[ dɪˌzɪdəˈrɑːtəm ]
• something that is needed or wanted.
• "integrity was a desideratum"
Similar:
requirement,
prerequisite,
need,
indispensable thing,
desired thing,
needed thing,
essential,
requisite,
necessary,
lack,
want,
missing thing,
dream,
ideal,
hope,
wish,
sine qua non,
Origin:
mid 17th century: from Latin, ‘something desired’, neuter past participle of desiderare (see desiderate).
