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[im'perətiv] 1. noun, adjective1) (used of verbs that are expressing a command: In the sentence `Come here!', `come' is an imperative (verb).) rozkazovací spôsob2) (absolutely necessary: It is imperative that we take immediate action to reduce pollution.) naliehavý, nevyhnutný2. nounIn `Sit down!' the verb is in the imperative.) rozkazovací spôsob* * *• velitelský• zvrchovane dôležitý• príkaz• prikazovací• kategorický• imperatívny• diktátorský• rozkazovací• rozkaz• rozkazovací spôsob• rozkazovacný• pravidlo• povinný• požiadavka• nevyhnutný• naliehavý• nepodmienený• nevyhnutelný• nutný
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it is imperative that — it is urgent that, it is vital that, it is crucial that … English contemporary dictionary
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 — I adj. 1) imperative to + inf. (it is imperative to act now) 2) imperative that + clause; subj. (it is imperative that you be/should be present) II n. 1) a moral imperative 2) an imperative that + clause; subj. (it is a moral imperative that no… … Combinatory 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 — 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 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 — 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 — imperatively, adv. imperativeness, n. /im per euh tiv/, adj. 1. absolutely necessary or required; unavoidable: It is imperative that we leave. 2. of the nature of or expressing a command; commanding. 3. Gram. noting or pertaining to the mood of… … Universalium
imperative — adj. VERBS ▪ be, seem ▪ become ▪ remain ▪ It remains imperative that all sides should be involved in the talks. ▪ make sth … Collocations dictionary