impenitently
impenitently

imperative


Definition: Meaning of, imperative in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɪmˈpɛrətɪv /

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  1. extremely important and needing to be done or dealt with immediately
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  2. technical an imperative verb is one that expresses an order, such as 'stand up'
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imperative imperatives
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  1. something that must be done urgently
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  2. formal an idea or belief that has a strong influence on people, making them behave in a particular way
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  3. technical the form of a verb that expresses an order. For example, in the order 'come here', 'come' is in the imperative
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imperative used in phrases

  • categorical imperative (noun)
    1. the moral principle that behaviour should be determined by duty
  • hypothetical imperative (noun)
    1. a principle stating the action required to attain a desired goal
  • imperative form (noun)
    1. a mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener's behaviour
  • imperative mood (noun)
    1. a mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener's behaviour
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