- imperative⇄adj. 1. not to be avoided; that must be done; urgent; necessary.
Ex. It is imperative that this very sick child stay in bed.
2. expressing a command, request, or warning; commanding.
Ex. an imperative statement.
3. (Grammar.) ha - imperative⇄adv. imperatively.
- imperative⇄imperative, adjective, noun.
- imperative⇄noun imperativeness.
- imperative⇄noun 1. something imperative; command.
Ex. The great imperative is ""Love thy neighbor as thyself.""
2. (Grammar.)
a. the imperative mood.
b. a verb form that expresses a command, request, or warning. In ""Try to be quiet"" and