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desirability

/dɪˌzaɪ.ɹəˈbɪl.ə.ti/
de · sir · a · bil · i · ty
Adverb:desirably
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Plural:desirabilities
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Adjective:desirable
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desirability Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality of being worth having, pursuing, or doing because it is useful, advantageous, or beneficial.

Example

"The committee debated the desirability of implementing the new economic policy before the end of the fiscal year."

2

The quality of being physically attractive, appealing, or sexually alluring to others.

Example

"Modern advertising often links the purchase of luxury goods with personal charm and social desirability."

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• Rhymes for desirability

• Nearby Words

designee
designer
designing
desirability
desirable
desirably
desire

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 19th century from the adjective 'desirable' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ity'. 'Desirable' itself entered Middle English via Old French from the Latin verb 'desiderare', meaning 'to long for or wish for'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Desirability. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/desirability
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