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单词 imperative
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imperative

​adjective
UK /ɪmˈperətɪv/
Other entries for this word
imperative noun
moral imperative noun
imperative at subjunctive
imperative mood at imperative
DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    ​formalextremely 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 imperative to do something:

    It was imperative to maintain peace and stability in the region.

    Synonyms and related words
    Urgent
    exigent
    urgent
    immediate
  2. 2
    ​formalan imperative voice or way of speaking is confident and determined and shows that you expect to be obeyed
    Synonyms and related words
    Tone or quality of voice
    break
    cadence
    croak
    Synonyms and related words
    Words used to describe speech style
    brokenly
    colloquial
    definite
  3. 3
    ​linguisticsthe imperative form of a verb expresses an order to do something
    Synonyms and related words
    Describing types and forms of verbs
    active
    causative
    ditransitive

imperative

​adjective
US /ɪmˈperətɪv/
Other entries for this word
imperative noun
moral imperative noun
imperative at subjunctive
imperative mood at imperative
DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    ​formalextremely 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 imperative to do something:

    It was imperative to maintain peace and stability in the region.

    Synonyms and related words
    Urgent
    exigent
    urgent
    immediate
  2. 2
    ​formalan imperative voice or way of speaking is confident and determined and shows that you expect to be obeyed
    Synonyms and related words
    Tone or quality of voice
    break
    cadence
    croak
    Synonyms and related words
    Words used to describe speech style
    bantering
    brokenly
    colloquial
  3. 3
    ​linguisticsthe imperative form of a verb expresses an order to do something
    Synonyms and related words
    Describing types and forms of verbs
    active
    causative
    dynamic

imperative

​noun
UK /ɪmˈperətɪv/
Other entries for this word
imperative adjective
moral imperative noun
imperative at subjunctive
Word Forms
singularimperative
pluralimperatives
DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    countable ​formalsomething that is very important and urgent
    a moral/political/economic imperative (=something that must be done because it is right):

    Solidarity between rich and poor nations is a moral imperative.

    Synonyms and related words
    Important thing or detail
    feature
    priority
    element
  2. 2
    singular ​linguisticsthe form of a verb that expresses orders. The imperative is also called the imperative mood.
    Synonyms and related words
    Verb forms and tenses
    aspect
    auxiliary verb
    conjugation

imperative

​noun
US /ɪmˈperətɪv/
Other entries for this word
imperative adjective
moral imperative noun
imperative at subjunctive
Word Forms
singularimperative
pluralimperatives
DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    countable ​formalsomething that is very important and urgent
    a moral/political/economic imperative (=something that must be done because it is right):

    Solidarity between rich and poor nations is a moral imperative.

    Synonyms and related words
    Important thing or detail
    feature
    priority
    element
  2. 2
    singular ​linguisticsthe form of a verb that expresses orders. The imperative is also called the imperative mood.
    Synonyms and related words
    Verb forms and tenses
    aspect
    auxiliary verb
    conjugation
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