Definition of imperitive
1. imperative [ a ] requiring attention or action
Examples:
"as nuclear weapons proliferate, preventing war becomes imperative"
"requests that grew more and more imperative"
(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 assertive2. imperative [ n ] a mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener's behavior
Synonyms imperative jussive_mood imperative_mood Related Terms mood3. imperative [ a ] (grammar) relating to verbs in the imperative mood
Synonyms imperative Related Terms grammar imperative_mood4. imperative [ n ] some duty that is essential and urgent
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