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imperative
/ɪm'pɛrətɪv/
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  1. noun
    a mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener's behavior

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    imperative form imperative mood jussive mood
    type of:
    mood modality mode
  2. adjective
    relating to verbs in the imperative mood
  3. adjective
    requiring attention or action
    "as nuclear weapons proliferate, preventing war becomes imperative" "requests that grew more and more imperative"

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    instant peremptory pressing urgent adjuratory clamant crying desperate exigent insistent shrill strident
    Opposite:
    beseeching
  4. noun
    some duty that is essential and urgent
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