imperative

B2
Pronunciation
/ɪmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

(grammar) 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.

Example Sentences
  • The verbs in sentences like "Do it!" and "Say what you like!" are in the imperative.
2 Definition

(grammar) A verb in imperative mood.

3 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • Visiting Berlin is an imperative.
Adjective
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

Essential; crucial; extremely important.

Example Sentences
  • It is imperative that you come here right now.
2 Definition

(grammar) Of, or relating to the imperative mood.

3 Definition

Having semantics that incorporates mutable variables.

Antonyms
functional
4 Definition

Expressing a command; authoritatively or absolutely directive.

Example Sentences
  • imperative orders