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

Essential.

It is imperative that you come here right now.
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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.
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Other Word Forms of Imperative

Noun

Singular:
imperative
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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

Imperative Sentence Examples

  • It's imperative to your success.

  • Water is imperative for survival.

  • It's imperative to restrict everything that makes his stomach upset.

  • It's imperative you see me at the earliest opportunity.

  • It was imperative that everyone understood the rules so that this would not happen again.

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Words Starting With

IIMIMP

Words Ending With

EVEIVE

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