IMPERATIVE

/ɪmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/ ► audio Scrabble 17 Words With Friends 20

Scrabble letter values: I1M3P3E1R1A1T1I1V4E1 = 17

Definition

  1. adjective requiring attention or action.
  2. adjective relating to verbs in the imperative mood.
  3. noun a mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener's behavior. — synonyms: imperative_mood, jussive_mood, imperative_form
  4. noun some duty that is essential and urgent.

Examples

  • “as nuclear weapons proliferate, preventing war becomes imperative”
  • “requests that grew more and more imperative”
  • “The verbs in sentences like "Do it!" and "Say what you like!" are in the imperative.”

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