agendum

Agendum is a noun that denotes a single item to be discussed or acted upon at a meeting. It derives from the Latin agendum, meaning “something to be done.” In Latin, agenda is the neuter plural form—literally “things to be done.” In English, agenda refers to the overall list of topics to be discussed; agendum is a rarely used singular form, historically used to designate one specific item within that list. Today, agendum is generally considered archaic or formal, and most writers prefer “agenda item” or “item on the agenda” rather than “an agendum.” In some historical or ceremonial documents, however, you may still encounter it as part of legal or ceremonial language.

Usage notes: When used, agendum typically appears with a definite article, e.g., “The first agendum concerns the budget.” The plural form is seldom used in contemporary English; for multiple topics, speakers usually phrase it as “items on the agenda” rather than “agendums.”

See also: Agenda, agenda item, meeting minutes. Etymology: from Latin agendum (“thing to be done”), with agenda serving as the common English form for the collected list of such items.