imperative

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ɪmˈpɛr.ə.tɪv/

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Noun

Singular imperative

Plural imperatives

1. An imperative is the mood of a verb that is a command.

   "Come here" is an imperative.

Adjective

Positive imperative

Comparative more imperative

Superlative most imperative

1. If something is imperative, it is very important.