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imperative meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of imperative at MeaningMonkey.org. imperative meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.IMPERATIVE noun
Definition of imperative (noun)
- a mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener's behavior
- synonyms: imperative form, imperative mood, jussive mood
- some duty that is essential and urgent
IMPERATIVE adjective
Definition of imperative (adjective)
- requiring attention or action
- "as nuclear weapons proliferate, preventing war becomes imperative"; "requests that grew more and more imperative"
- antonym: beseeching
- relating to verbs in the imperative mood
Source: Princeton University Wordnet