Definitions for imperative
ɪmˈpɛr ə tɪvim·per·a·tive

Princeton's WordNet(5.00 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. imperative mood, imperative, jussive mood, imperative form(noun)

   a mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener's behavior

2. imperative(adj)

   some duty that is essential and urgent

3. imperative(adj)

   requiring attention or action

   "as nuclear weapons proliferate, preventing war becomes imperative"; "requests that grew more and more imperative"

4. imperative(adj)

   relating to verbs in the imperative mood

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. imperative(Noun)

   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 imperative.

   Etymology: From imperativus.

2. imperative(Noun)

   A verb in imperative mood.

   Etymology: From imperativus.

3. imperative(Noun)

   An essential action, a must: something which is imperative.

   Visiting Berlin is an imperative.

   Etymology: From imperativus.

4. imperative(Adjective)

   essential

   It is imperative that you come here right now.

   Etymology: From imperativus.

5. imperative(Adjective)

   Having a semantics that incorporates mutable variables.

   Etymology: From imperativus.

Webster Dictionary(3.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Imperative(adj)

   expressive of command; containing positive command; authoritatively or absolutely directive; commanding; authoritative; as, imperative orders

   Etymology: [L. imperativus, fr. imperare to command; pref. im- in + parare to make ready, prepare: cf. F. impratif. See Perade, and cf. Empire.]

2. Imperative(adj)

   not to be avoided or evaded; obligatory; binding; compulsory; as, an imperative duty or order

   Etymology: [L. imperativus, fr. imperare to command; pref. im- in + parare to make ready, prepare: cf. F. impratif. See Perade, and cf. Empire.]

3. Imperative(adj)

   expressive of commund, entreaty, advice, or exhortation; as, the imperative mood

   Etymology: [L. imperativus, fr. imperare to command; pref. im- in + parare to make ready, prepare: cf. F. impratif. See Perade, and cf. Empire.]

4. Imperative(noun)

   the imperative mood; also, a verb in the imperative mood

   Etymology: [L. imperativus, fr. imperare to command; pref. im- in + parare to make ready, prepare: cf. F. impratif. See Perade, and cf. Empire.]

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Imperative

   im-per′a-tiv, adj. expressive of command: authoritative: peremptory: obligatory.—adv. Imper′atively.—Imperative mood, the form of a verb expressing command or advice; Categorical imperative (see under Category). [L. imperativus—imperāre, to command—in, in, parāre, to prepare.]

How to pronounce imperative?

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   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

How to say imperative in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of imperative in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of imperative in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of imperative in a Sentence

1. Nancy Willard:

   Mindfulness practice can help. I would recommend this for the president, being able to think things through to determine the best approach to deal with a challenging situation is also imperative. Increasing the president's problem solving skills would also help.

2. Nikema Williams:

   Nobody could possibly fill the shoes of Congressman John Lewis, john Lewis leadership and fighting spirit is needed now more than ever in this country. I believe it is imperative that we choose someone with a long track record of fearlessly standing up for what is right and someone who will take on the endless attacks on our rights that we've grown accustomed to seeing from the Republican Party.

3. Jennifer Morgan:

   Everyone is concerned that (the process) needs to be quicker, there is just an imperative that by Thursday they have a text that ministers can engage on this summer ... that has clear options.

4. Ted Cruz:

   It is imperative that the data gathered in the census is reliable, given the wide-ranging impacts it will have on U.S. policy.

5. Jennifer Morgan:

   There is just an imperative that by Thursday they have a text that ministers can engage on this summer ... that has clear options.

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