Explanation and meaning of imperative.

imperative

/ɪm'pɛrətɪv/

noun
a mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener's behavior
- + New List
Similar:

imperative form imperative mood jussive mood

type of:
mood modality mode
adjective
relating to verbs in the imperative mood
- + New List
adjective
requiring attention or action
- + New List
"as nuclear weapons proliferate, preventing war becomes imperative" "requests that grew more and more imperative"

Similar:

instant peremptory pressing urgent adjuratory clamant crying desperate exigent insistent shrill strident

Opposite:

beseeching
noun
some duty that is essential and urgent
- + New List
type of:
duty responsibility obligation

Explanation of imperative

We don`t have explanations for this word yet.

Boost your vocab and unleash your potential!