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Uncommonimperative
The correct spelling is imperative.
How to pronounce imperative
/ɪmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/
nounIPA: /ɪmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/
Say it like: Imp-era-tiv-e
The correct spelling is imperative. (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. For example: "The verbs in sentences like "Do it!" and "Say what you like!" are in the imperative."
Usage Examples
“The verbs in sentences like "Do it!" and "Say what you like!" are in the imperative.”
“Visiting Berlin is an imperative.”
“It is imperative that you come here right now.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.(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.
- 2.(grammar) A verb in imperative mood.
- 3.An essential action, a must: something which is imperative.
adjective
- 1.Essential; crucial; extremely important.
- 2.(grammar) Of, or relating to the imperative mood.
- 3.Having semantics that incorporates mutable variables.
- 4.Expressing a command; authoritatively or absolutely directive.
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