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- pronunciation:
- ihm
per
tihv
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
very important; urgent.
It is imperative that you return today.- synonyms:
- critical, crucial, essential, indispensable, urgent, vital
- antonyms:
- optional, unimportant
- similar words:
- compulsory, inevitable, necessary
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definition 2: |
of or describing the mood of the verb used to make demands or give orders.
In the sentence, "Come here!" the verb "come" is imperative. |
related words: |
authoritative, indispensable, urgent, vital |
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derivations: |
imperatively (adv.), imperativeness (n.) |
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