desideratum

 
Pronunciation: /dɪˌzɪdəˈrɑːtəm, -ˈreɪtəm, -ˌsɪd-/

noun (plural desiderata /-tə/)

  • something that is needed or wanted: integrity was a desideratum

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Latin, 'something desired', neuter past participle of desiderare (see desiderate)