Imperative
/ɪmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/
Scrabble:17 ptsWWF:20 pts10 letters
Definition of Imperative
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."
- (grammar) A verb in imperative mood.
- An essential action, a must: something which is imperative.
"Visiting Berlin is an imperative."
adjective
- Essential; crucial; extremely important.
"It is imperative that you come here right now."
- (grammar) Of, or relating to the imperative mood.
- Having semantics that incorporates mutable variables.
- Expressing a command; authoritatively or absolutely directive.
"imperative orders"
Anagrams of Imperative
No exact anagrams found for "imperative". This word has a unique letter combination.
+1 Letter Anagrams
Words formed by adding one letter to "imperative" and rearranging:
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Synonyms & Antonyms
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Letter Values
i1
m3
p3
e1
r1
a1
t1
i1
v4
e1
Total: 17 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Imperative
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Imperative"
Imperative is a 10-letter word that scores 17 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Imperative" in Word Games
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