imperative
IPA: ɪmpˈɛrʌtɪv
noun
- (uncountable, 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.
- (countable, grammar) A verb in imperative mood.
- (countable) An essential action, a must: something which is imperative.
adjective
- Essential; crucial; extremely important.
- (grammar) Of, or relating to the imperative mood.
- (computing theory) Having semantics that incorporates mutable variables.
- Expressing a command; authoritatively or absolutely directive.
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Examples of "imperative" in Sentences
- The three imperatives are interdependent.
- The imperative is formed like the infinitive.
- Cleanliness of the insulation remains imperative.
- It is imperative that the choreography interpret the music.
- These are the infinitive, the imperative and the subjunctive.
- It is imperative that the format of all the pages be the same.
- The categorical imperative is the centrepiece of the Groundwork.
- Improving the efficiency of the food delivery system is imperative.
- New pictures for the leukocytes at the top of the page is imperative.
- In the imperative forms and in conversation, the subject is generally omitted.
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