Imperative - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ɪmˈperətɪv|  American pronunciation of the word imperative
Brit.  |ɪmˈperətɪv|  British pronunciation of the word imperative

noun

- a mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener's behavior
- some duty that is essential and urgent

adjective

- requiring attention or action
as nuclear weapons proliferate, preventing war becomes imperative
requests that grew more and more imperative
- relating to verbs in the imperative mood

Extra examples

“Eat your spinach!” is an imperative sentence.

“Help” in the sentence “Help me!” is an imperative verb.

People resented his imperative tone of voice.

She considers it a moral imperative to help people in need.

“Eat your spinach!” is in the imperative.

“Go” and “buy” are imperatives in the sentence “Please go to the store and buy some milk.”

It is a moral imperative that no concessions be / should be made.

It is imperative to act now.

It is imperative that politicians should be good communicators.

It is imperative to meet face to face with the client.

A broad and balanced education is an imperative for raising standards.

Sharing food is the most important moral imperative in Semai society.

Ellroy has got to be the only writer who still uses “dig” as an imperative ...

Latin particle "ne" with the imperative has a prohibitive force.

Word forms

noun
singular: imperative
plural: imperatives
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