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Definition of imperitive

"imperitive" is probably misspelled. Trying imperative instead Definition of imperative

1. imperative [ a ] requiring attention or action
Examples: "as nuclear weapons proliferate, preventing war becomes imperative" "requests that grew more and more imperative"

Used in print:

(Bonnie Prudden, "The Dancer and the Gymnast"...)

It is very important for parents to understand that early training is imperative .

(William S. Haymond, "Is Distance an Original...)

Obviously , a satisfactory answer to the third question is imperative , if the argument is to get under_way at_all , for if there is any possibility of doubt whether the patient 's tactual sensitivity had been impaired by the occipital lesion , any findings whatsoever in regard_to the first question become completely ambiguous and fail altogether , of_course , as evidence to establish the desired conclusion .

Synonyms imperative Related Terms beseeching pressing clamant commanding desperate adjuratory assertive

2. imperative [ n ] a mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener's behavior

Synonyms imperative jussive_mood imperative_mood Related Terms mood

3. imperative [ a ] (grammar) relating to verbs in the imperative mood

Synonyms imperative Related Terms grammar imperative_mood

4. imperative [ n ] some duty that is essential and urgent

Synonyms imperative Related Terms duty

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