imperative
imperative Lexical Profile
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• adjective
Of vital importance; crucial and requiring immediate attention or action.
"It is imperative that all passengers remain seated until the aircraft comes to a complete stop."
Denoting the grammatical mood of a verb that expresses a direct command, request, or prohibition.
"In English grammar, imperative sentences typically omit the explicit subject pronoun."
Giving an authoritative command; peremptory or commanding in tone.
"The director's imperative gesture signaled the orchestra to quiet down immediately."
• noun
An essential or urgent thing; a factor or duty that demands immediate action or attention.
"Protecting clean water sources is both an environmental and an economic imperative."
A verb form or grammatical mood used to express a command, request, or exhortation.
"The recipe instructions are written entirely in the imperative for clarity and brevity."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late Middle English period from Late Latin 'imperativus' ('specially ordered'), derived from the Latin verb 'imperare' ('to command'), which combines 'in-' ('upon') and 'parare' ('to prepare' or 'make ready').