Online English Dictionary

Online English Dictionary

imperative

Definition

imperative [adj]

1. requiring attention or action; "as nuclear weapons proliferate, preventing war becomes imperative"; "requests that grew more and more imperative"

2. relating to verbs in the imperative mood

imperative [noun]

1. a mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener′s behavior

2. some duty that is essential and urgent

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Synonyms

noun
imperative mood, jussive mood, imperative form

adj
compulsory, obligatory, essential, vital, crucial, pressing, urgent

Antonyms

adj
beseeching

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