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desiderata

 

[ dษ›zษชdษ™หˆrษ‘หtษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

philosophical text

Desiderata is a Latin term meaning 'things desired' or 'things wished for.' It often refers to a list of goals or aspirations that one seeks to achieve in life. The term gained popularity through the poem 'Desiderata' written by Max Ehrmann in the early 1920s, which emphasizes the importance of living a peaceful and fulfilling life.

Synonyms

aspirations, desires, goals, wishes

Examples of usage

  • Her desiderata in life include happiness and success.
  • He wrote down his desiderata for the future.
  • The ancient philosopher spoke of his desiderata as guiding principles.
  • In the meeting, they discussed the company's desiderata for the coming year.

Translations

Translations of the word "desiderata" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desejos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‡เคšเฅเค›เคพเคเค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wรผnsche

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ keinginan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐะถะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pragnienia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ก˜ๆœ›

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉsirs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ deseos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท istekler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์š•๋ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุบุจุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™รกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลพelania

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ„ฟๆœ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพelje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณskir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั–ะปะตะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ”แƒ แƒซแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ istษ™klษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ deseos

Etymology

The term 'desiderata' originates from the Latin word 'desideratum,' which translates to 'that which is desired' or 'a thing that is longed for.' Its roots can be traced back to the Latin verb 'desidere,' which means 'to long for' or 'to wish.' The concept of desiderata resonates through various philosophical and ethical discussions throughout history, emphasizing the human quest for meaning, purpose, and fulfillment. Max Ehrmann's poem 'Desiderata,' written in 1927, popularized the term in modern English, encouraging readers to seek serenity and wisdom amid the chaos of life. The poem's widespread influence has created a lasting association of the term with personal aspirations and ethical ideals, reflecting the inherent desires that shape human experiences.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,246, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.