imperative

/im'perətiv/
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imperative

The teacher writes an imperative sentence on the board.

Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Essential and urgent: Describing something that is absolutely necessary and requires immediate attention or action.
    • Expressing a command: Relating to a grammatical mood used for verbs that gives orders, instructions, or strong advice.

  2. Noun:

    • A vital necessity: Something that is of critical importance and must be done.
    • The grammatical mood: The form of a verb, or the grammatical mood itself, used to express commands, requests, or instructions.
Usage Examples

  • Adjective:

    • It is imperative that we act now to address the climate crisis.
    • In the sentence "Close the door," the verb "close" is in the imperative mood.

  • Noun:

    • Job creation is an economic imperative for the government.
    • The verb "listen" is in the imperative in the command "Listen carefully."
Advanced Usage
  • Moral imperative: A duty or action that is considered essential based on ethical principles.
    • Many believe helping those in need is a moral imperative.
  • Strategic imperative: An action that is crucial for achieving a long-term goal or advantage.
    • Investing in renewable energy is a strategic imperative for the company's future.
Variants and Related Words
  • Imperatively (adverb): In a way that expresses command or urgent necessity.
    • He spoke imperatively, leaving no room for discussion.
  • Imperativeness (noun): The quality of being imperative.
    • The imperativeness of the situation demanded an immediate response.
Synonyms
  • Adjective (urgent): Vital, crucial, essential, pressing, critical.
  • Noun (necessity): Requirement, necessity, obligation, duty.
  • Noun (grammar): Command form, jussive mood.
Related Phrases
  • Categorical imperative: A philosophical concept from Immanuel Kant meaning an unconditional moral obligation that is binding in all circumstances.
    • Kant's categorical imperative states that one should act only according to maxims that could become universal law.
imperative

The teacher writes an imperative sentence on the board.

Adjective
  1. relating to verbs in the imperative mood
  2. requiring attention or action
    • as nuclear weapons proliferate, preventing war becomes imperative
    • requests that grew more and more imperative
Noun
  1. some duty that is essential and urgent
  2. a mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener's behavior

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