Imperative

noun

Word Frequency: 7.6

Definitions

1.noun(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.

"The verbs in sentences like "Do it!" and "Say what you like!" are in the imperative."

2.noun(grammar) A verb in imperative mood.

3.nounAn essential action, a must: something which is imperative.

"Visiting Berlin is an imperative."

4.adjectiveEssential; crucial; extremely important.

"It is imperative that you come here right now."

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

6.adjectiveHaving semantics that incorporates mutable variables.

7.adjectiveExpressing a command; authoritatively or absolutely directive.

"imperative orders"

Synonyms

imperative mood instant commanding adjuratory insistent peremptory urgent pressing exigent clamant desperate crying

Antonyms

functional

Rhymes With

narrative comparative carat of demerit of errata of ferret of garret of inherit of

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