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imperative verb

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  • imperative — 1 adjective 1 extremely important and needing to be done or dealt with immediately: it is imperative (that): It is absolutely imperative that these safety measures are implemented immediately. | it is imperative to do sth: By now, it had become… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • imperative — im|per|a|tive1 [ımˈperətıv] adj [Date: 1400 1500; : Late Latin; Origin: imperativus, from Latin imperatus, past participle of imperare to command ] 1.) extremely important and needing to be done or dealt with immediately ▪ It is imperative that… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • imperative — [im per′ə tiv] adj. [LL imperativus, commanding < pp. of L imperare, to command: see EMPEROR] 1. having the nature of, or indicating, power or authority; commanding [an imperative gesture] 2. absolutely necessary; urgent; compelling [it is… …   English World dictionary

  • Imperative — Im*per a*tive, n. (Gram.) The imperative mood; also, a verb in the imperative mood. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • imperative — ► ADJECTIVE 1) of vital importance. 2) giving an authoritative command. 3) Grammar denoting the mood of a verb that expresses a command or exhortation, as in come here! ► NOUN ▪ an essential or urgent thing. DERIVATIVES imperatively adverb …   English terms dictionary

  • imperative — I UK [ɪmˈperətɪv] / US adjective 1) formal extremely important and urgent Long term investing is risky, and careful planning is imperative. it is imperative (that): It is imperative that these claims are dealt with quickly. it is imperative to do …   English dictionary

  • Imperative mood — The imperative mood is a grammatical mood that expresses direct commands or requests. It is also used to signal a prohibition, permission or any other kind of exhortation. Morphology The English imperative is formed simply by using the bare… …   Wikipedia

  • imperative — im|per|a|tive1 [ ım perətıv ] adjective 1. ) FORMAL extremely important and urgent: Long term investing is risky, and careful planning is imperative. it is imperative (that): It is imperative that these claims are dealt with quickly. it is… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • imperative — [[t]ɪmpe̱rətɪv[/t]] imperatives 1) ADJ GRADED: usu v link ADJ If it is imperative that something is done, that thing is extremely important and must be done. [FORMAL] It was imperative that he act as naturally as possible... That s why it is… …   English dictionary

  • imperative — 1. noun /ɪmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/ a) 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. The verbs in sentences like Do it! and Say what you like! are in the… …   Wiktionary

  • imperative — /ɪmˈpɛrətɪv / (say im peruhtiv) adjective 1. not to be avoided or evaded: an imperative duty. 2. of the nature of or expressing a command; commanding. 3. Grammar designating or relating to the verb mood specialised for use in command, requests,… …  

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