imperative
11imperative — im|per|a|tive1 [ ım perətıv ] adjective 1. ) FORMAL extremely important and urgent: Long term investing is risky, and careful planning is imperative. it is imperative (that): It is imperative that these claims are dealt with quickly. it is… …
12imperative — [[t]ɪmpe̱rətɪv[/t]] imperatives 1) ADJ GRADED: usu v link ADJ If it is imperative that something is done, that thing is extremely important and must be done. [FORMAL] It was imperative that he act as naturally as possible... That s why it is… …
13imperative — im|per|a|tive1 [ımˈperətıv] adj [Date: 1400 1500; : Late Latin; Origin: imperativus, from Latin imperatus, past participle of imperare to command ] 1.) extremely important and needing to be done or dealt with immediately ▪ It is imperative that… …
14imperative — 1 adjective 1 extremely important and needing to be done or dealt with immediately: it is imperative (that): It is absolutely imperative that these safety measures are implemented immediately. | it is imperative to do sth: By now, it had become… …
15imperative — 1. noun /ɪmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/ a) 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. The verbs in sentences like Do it! and Say what you like! are in the… …
16imperative — {{11}}imperative (adj.) 1520s, from L.L. imperativus pertaining to a command, from imperatus commanded, pp. of imperare to command, to requisition, from assimilated form of in into, in (see IN (Cf. in ) (2)) + parare prepare (see PARE (Cf. pa …
17imperative — I. adjective Etymology: Middle English imperatyf, from Late Latin imperativus, from Latin imperatus, past participle of imperare to command more at emperor Date: 15th century 1. a. of, relating to, or constituting the grammatical mood that… …
18imperative — im·per·a·tive || ɪm perÉ™tɪv n. necessity, obligation; command, order; imperative mood, form used when making an order or request (Grammar); verb in the imperative mood (Grammar) adj. necessary, obligatory; commanding; of the imperative mood …
19imperative — imperatively, adv. imperativeness, n. /im per euh tiv/, adj. 1. absolutely necessary or required; unavoidable: It is imperative that we leave. 2. of the nature of or expressing a command; commanding. 3. Gram. noting or pertaining to the mood of… …
20impérative — ● impératif, impérative adjectif (bas latin imperativus, du latin classique imperare, commander) Qui exprime un ordre absolu : Les conditions impératives de l armistice. Qui a le caractère du commandement : Prendre un ton impératif. Qui s impose… …
