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imperative::noun | Spocien Dictionary

imperative

noun

/ɪm'pɛrətɪv/

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

Type	Words
Synonyms	imperative form, imperative mood, jussive mood
Type of	mood, modality, mode

imperative

adjective

/ɪm'pɛrətɪv/

relating to verbs in the imperative mood

Type	Words

imperative

adjective

/ɪm'pɛrətɪv/

requiring attention or action

Type	Words
Derivation	imperativeness

as nuclear weapons proliferate, preventing war becomes imperative.

requests that grew more and more imperative.

imperative

noun

/ɪm'pɛrətɪv/

some duty that is essential and urgent

Type	Words
Type of	duty, responsibility, obligation