Desideration

noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
The act of desiderating. countable, uncountable
2
Something desired. countable, uncountable
"Coriander-seed might correct it[…]The very desideration!"

Synonyms

aim ambition animus ardor aspiration bare necessities

Example

"Coriander-seed might correct it[…]The very desideration!"

Etymology

Latin desideratio.

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