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Imperative describes something that has authority or is absolutely necessary. (adjective)
- An example of imperative is the power that a government has over its people.
- An example of imperative is the decision to give a cesarean in a breach birth.
An imperative is a requirement or an order. (noun)
An example of imperative is a sergeant telling a soldier to do fifty push ups.
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