imperative
/ɪmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/
noun
- 1
(grammar) The grammatical mood expressing an order (see jussive). In English, the imperative form of a verb is the same as that of the bare infinitive.
“The verbs in sentences like "Do it!" and "Say what you like!" are in the imperative.”
- 2
(grammar) A verb in imperative mood.
- 3
An essential action, a must: something which is imperative.
“Visiting Berlin is an imperative.”
Synonyms
adjective
- 1
Essential; crucial; extremely important.
“It is imperative that you come here right now.”
- 2
(grammar) Of, or relating to the imperative mood.
- 3
Having semantics that incorporates mutable variables.
- 4
Expressing a command; authoritatively or absolutely directive.
“imperative orders”
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