How to pronounce "imperative"

• "imperative" pronounced in English.

Meanings and definitions of "imperative"

Noun

a mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener's behavior

Synonyms:

• imperative mood
• imperative
• jussive mood
• imperative form

Noun

some duty that is essential and urgent

Synonyms:

• imperative

Adjective

requiring attention or action; "as nuclear weapons proliferate, preventing war becomes imperative"; "requests that grew more and more imperative"

Synonyms:

• imperative

Adjective

relating to verbs in the imperative mood

Synonyms:

• imperative