Looking for the meaning of the word DESIRABLE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DESIRABLE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Desirable
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
late Middle English: from Old French, suggested by Latin desiderabilis, from desiderare ‘to desire’ (see desiderate)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dɪˈzʌɪərəbl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
wished for as being an attractive, useful, or necessary course of action
Short Definition:wished for as being attractive, useful, or necessary course of action
Examples:- it is desirable to check that nothing has been forgotten
Word: Desirable
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dɪˈzʌɪərəbl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a desirable person or thing
Short Definition:desirable person or thing
Examples:- the store sells various desirables
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