Imperative

[im·per·a·tive]

When something absolutely has to be done and cannot be put off, use the adjective imperative.

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Expressive of command; containing positive command; authoritatively or absolutely directive; commanding; authoritative; as, imperative orders.

Noun
some duty that is essential and urgent

Noun
a mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener''s behavior

Adjective
requiring attention or action; "as nuclear weapons proliferate, preventing war becomes imperative"; "requests that grew more and more imperative"

Adjective
relating to verbs in the imperative mood


a.
Expressive of command; containing positive command; authoritatively or absolutely directive; commanding; authoritative; as, imperative orders.

a.
Not to be avoided or evaded; obligatory; binding; compulsory; as, an imperative duty or order.

a.
Expressive of commund, entreaty, advice, or exhortation; as, the imperative mood.

n.
The imperative mood; also, a verb in the imperative mood.


Imperative

Im*per"a*tive , a. [L. imperativus, fr. imperare to command; pref. im- in + parare to make ready, prepare: cf. F. imp'82ratif. See Perade, and cf. Empire.] 1. Expressive of command; containing positive command; authoritatively or absolutely directive; commanding; authoritative; as, imperative orders.
The suit of kings are imperative.
2. Not to be avoided or evaded; obligatory; binding; compulsory; as, an imperative duty or order. 3. (Gram.) Expressive of commund, entreaty, advice, or exhortation; as, the imperative mood.

Imperative

Im*per"a*tive, n. (Gram.) The imperative mood; also, a verb in the imperative mood.

Expressive of command; containing positive command; authoritatively or absolutely directive; commanding; authoritative; as, imperative orders.

The imperative mood; also, a verb in the imperative mood.

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Usage Examples

If those committed to the quest fail, they will be forgiven. When lost, they will find another way. The moral imperative of humanism is the endeavor alone, whether successful or not, provided the effort is honorable and failure memorable.

Beauty has been democratised. No longer the preserve of movie stars and models but available to all. But while the invitation to beauty is welcomed, it has become not so much an option as an imperative.

I believe we should reframe our response to climate change as an imperative for growth rather than merely being a way of being green or meeting environmental commitments.

As our country increasingly relies on electronic information storage and communication, it is imperative that our Government amend our information security laws accordingly.

Universal education is not only a moral imperative but an economic necessity, to pave the way toward making many more nations self-sufficient and self-sustaining.

It is absolutely imperative that we protect, preserve and pass on this genetic heritage for man and every other living thing in as good a condition as we received it.

The political core of any movement for freedom in the society has to have the political imperative to protect free speech.

Creative freedom is an imperative for me, but it doesn't really exist in a Hollywood game.

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Other Usage Examples

Every man has his own destiny: the only imperative is to follow it, to accept it, no matter where it leads him.

Healthy children are born from healthy, respected, well-nourished and educated mothers and it is imperative that they have a voice in the decisions which affect them. If you empower a mother and let her have her say towards a poverty-free future, the positive impact this would have on ending hunger will be immense.

We must make it an imperative duty of our government to protect the gifts which Nature has bestowed on America and to insure the maintenance of a clean, healthy, wholesome environment for our people.

It is imperative for the health and safety of millions of workers that we ensure that breathing systems needed for protection are widely available, convenient and economical.

It is imperative that when thousands of selfless volunteers respond to those who have incurred the wrath of a natural disaster that legal liability need not be hanging over their heads.

Adapt or perish, now as ever, is nature's inexorable imperative.

Peace with Israel is a strategic imperative for Jordan.

As we continue to fight the War on Terror, it is imperative that we protect America's fallen heroes by ensuring that they are treated with respect, while being laid to rest.

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