Meaning & Definition of Imperative in English
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Imperative
/ɪmpɛrətɪv/
noun
1. A mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener's behavior
synonym:
- imperative mood,
- imperative,
- jussive mood,
- imperative form
2. Some duty that is essential and urgent
synonym:
- imperative
adjective
1. Requiring attention or action
- "As nuclear weapons proliferate, preventing war becomes imperative"
- "Requests that grew more and more imperative"
synonym:
- imperative
2. Relating to verbs in the imperative mood
synonym:
- imperative
Examples of using
It is imperative that we find another way out of this situation.