Imperative
/ɪmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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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"
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Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
imperative mood
ANTONYMS
functional