Imperative Definition

ĭm-pĕrə-tĭv
imperatives
adjective
Having the nature of, or indicating, power or authority; commanding.
An imperative gesture.
Webster's New World
Absolutely necessary; urgent; compelling.
It is imperative that I go.
Webster's New World
Expressing a command or plea; peremptory.
Requests that grew more and more imperative.
American Heritage
Designating or of the mood of a verb that expresses a command, strong request, or exhortation.
Webster's New World
It is imperative that you come here right now.
Wiktionary
noun
imperatives
A binding or compelling rule, duty, requirement, etc.
Webster's New World
A command; order.
Webster's New World
The imperative mood.
Webster's New World
A verb in this mood.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Imperative

Noun

Singular:
imperative
Plural:
imperatives

Origin of Imperative

  • Middle English imperatif relating to the imperative mood from Old French from Late Latin imperātīvus from Latin imperātus past participle of imperāre to command emperor

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Latin imperātīvus.

    From Wiktionary

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