- absolutely necessary or required; unavoidable: It is imperative that we leave.
- of the nature of or expressing a command; commanding.
- noting or pertaining to the mood of the verb used in commands, requests, etc., as inListen! Go!
- a command.
- something that demands attention or action; an unavoidable obligation or requirement; necessity: It is an imperative that we help defend friendly nations.
- Grammar.
- the imperative mood.
- a verb in this mood.
- an obligatory statement, principle, or the like.
- extremely urgent or important; essential
- peremptory or authoritative
- denoting a mood of verbs used in giving orders, making requests, etc. In English the verb root without any inflections is the usual form, as for example leave in Leave me alone
- something that is urgent or essential
- an order or command
- grammar
- the imperative mood
- a verb in this mood
