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   imperative

   /ɪmˈpɛrətɪv/

   adjective

   • 1. of vital importance; crucial: "immediate action was imperative" Similar vitally importantof vital importanceall-importantvitalcrucialcriticalessentialof the essencea matter of life and deathof great consequencenecessaryindispensableexigentpressingurgentrequiredcompulsorymandatoryobligatoryOpposite unimportantoptional
   • 2. giving an authoritative command; peremptory: "the bell pealed again, a final imperative call" Similar peremptorycommandingimperiousauthoritativemasterfullordlymagisterialautocraticdictatorialdomineeringoverbearingassertivefirminsistentbossyhigh-handedoverweeningOpposite submissive
   • ▪ denoting the mood of a verb that expresses a command or exhortation, as in come here!

   noun

   • 1. an essential or urgent thing: "free movement of labour was an economic imperative"
   • ▪ a factor or influence making something necessary: "the biological imperatives which guide male and female behaviour"
   • 2. a verb or phrase in the imperative mood.
   • ▪ the imperative mood.

   Word Origin late Middle English (as a grammatical term): from late Latin imperativus (literally ‘specially ordered’, translating Greek prostatikē enklisis ‘imperative mood’), from imperare ‘to command’, from in- ‘towards’ + parare ‘make ready’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. imperatival adjective
   • 2. imperatively adverb
   • 3. imperativeness noun

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   The meaning of IMPERATIVE is not to be avoided or evaded : necessary. How to use imperative in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Imperative.

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   adjective. uk / ɪmˈper.ə.tɪv / us / ɪmˈper.ə.t̬ɪv / imperative adjective (URGENT) Add to word list. C2. extremely important or urgent: [ + that ] The president said it was imperative that the release of all hostages be secured. [ + to infinitive ] It's imperative to act now before the problem gets really serious.

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   adjective. absolutely necessary or required; unavoidable: It is imperative that we leave. Synonyms: compelling, exigent, essential, indispensable, inescapable. of the nature of or expressing a command; commanding. Grammar. noting or pertaining to the mood of the verb used in commands, requests, etc., as in Listen! Go!

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishIMPERATIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   An imperative is a verb in the base form that is used, usually without a subject, in an imperative clause.

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   noun. a mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener's behavior. synonyms: imperative form, imperative mood, jussive mood. see more. adjective.

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   1. extremely urgent or important; essential. 2. peremptory or authoritative: an imperative tone of voice. 3. (Grammar) grammar Also: imperatival denoting a mood of verbs used in giving orders, making requests, etc. In English the verb root without any inflections is the usual form, as for example leave in Leave me alone.

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   Definition of imperative adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryIMPERATIVE definition | Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   IMPERATIVE meaning: 1. When an action or process is imperative, it is extremely important that it happens or is done…. Learn more.

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    Having the nature of, or indicating, power or authority; commanding. An imperative gesture. Webster's New World. Absolutely necessary; urgent; compelling. It is imperative that I go. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Expressing a command or plea; peremptory. Requests that grew more and more imperative. American Heritage. Similar definitions

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    Sep 27, 2022 · Imperative definition. When you define the word imperative, you should note that it can be an adjective and a noun. In both cases, imperative has two distinct meanings: one of urgency, necessity, and importance and another of trying to influence other people’s actions.