desiderata

[ dih-sid-uh-rey-tuh, -rah-, -zid- ]

plural noun

, singular de·sid·er·a·tum.

1. things wanted or needed; the plural of desideratum:

   “Happily-ever-after” and “eternal love” appear to be the desiderata of the current generation, to whom “fat chance” say those of us who are older, wiser, and more curmudgeonly.

desiderata

/ dɪˌzɪdəˈrɑːtə /

noun

1. the plural of desideratum

Example Sentences

But in reality, ideological purity and political loyalty have become the overriding desiderata of the day.

From Salon

If conservatives think they can do a better job of delivering the most legitimate desiderata of conservatism, then it's on them to explain how, and to show that it can actually work.

From Salon

These desiderata don’t all pull in the same direction.

From New York Times

So many talents, so many different attractions, so much money, elegance, and beauty on display, but—and it’s a trivial observation—this multitude of desiderata is inevitably spread out among a large group of people.

From Literature

Kindness, humility, piety, respect for other human creatures—these are the great desiderata of all who pursue virtuous action, and it matters not whether those who preach them heed their own advice.

From Literature