imperativeness

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Variant of imperative

imperative definition

im·pera·tive (im per′ə tiv)

adjective

  1. having the nature of, or indicating, power or authority; commanding an imperative gesture
  2. absolutely necessary; urgent; compelling it is imperative that I go
  3. Gram. designating or of the mood of a verb that expresses a command, strong request, or exhortation

Etymology: LL imperativus, commanding < pp. of L imperare, to command: see emperor

noun

  1. a binding or compelling rule, duty, requirement, etc.
  2. a command; order
  3. Gram.
    1. the imperative mood
    2. a verb in this mood

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