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Added 9 October 2026

demand

/dɪˈmɑːnd/ noun

In Latin: flāgitātiō Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about demand at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

An urgent or peremptory request.
his demands for attention were unceasing
The ability and desire to purchase goods and services.
the automobile reduced the demand for buggywhips
Required activity.
the requirements of his work affected his health

verb

Request urgently and forcefully.
The victim's family is demanding compensation
Require as useful, just, or proper.
It takes nerve to do what she did
Claim as due or just.
The bank demanded payment of the loan

Origin

From late Middle English demaunden, from Old French demander, from Latin dēmandō, dēmandāre. Displaced native Old English ġiwian (“to demand”).

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