| 单词 | wantedness |
| 释义 | > as lemmasˈwantedness ˈwantedness n. the fact or condition of being wanted. ΘΚΠ the mind > will > necessity > condition of being necessary > need or want > [noun] > condition of being wanted or in demand in request?1574 wantedness1871 1871 F. H. Laing Blessed Virgin's Root i. ii. 38 Which therefore rests for its base as fact upon nothing, but its own wantedness in the eyes of those who have invented it. 1973 Times 30 May 10/4 ‘Wantedness’ rather than biological parenthood would seem to be the most important factor in giving a baby the best chance in life. 2006 J. E. Halley Split Decisions iii. 300 It was precisely the loss of certainty about wantedness that the players were seeking. < as lemmas |
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