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imperative
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
Learner's definition of IMPERATIVE
1
[more imperative; most imperative] formal : very important非常重要的
- an imperative duty紧要的责任
- It is imperative that the public be informed about these dangers. = It is imperative to inform the public about these dangers.务必要让公众知晓这些危险。
2
grammar : having the form that expresses a command rather than a statement or a question命令的；祈使的 — compare declarative, indicative, interrogative, subjunctive
- “Eat your spinach!” is an imperative sentence.“吃你的菠菜！”是一个祈使句。
- “Help” in the sentence “Help me!” is an imperative verb.在句子Help me!中，help是一个祈使动词。
- a verb in the imperative mood祈使语气动词
3
formal : expressing a command in a forceful and confident way命令式的；强制的
- People resented his imperative tone of voice.人们对他的命令式口吻感到厌恶。
2 imperative /ɪmˈperətɪv/ noun
plural imperatives
2 imperative
/ɪmˈperətɪv/
noun
plural imperatives
Learner's definition of IMPERATIVE
1
[count] formal : a command, rule, duty, etc., that is very important or necessary必要的事；必须履行的责任；紧急的事
- She considers it a moral imperative to help people in need.她认为扶弱济困是一种道义上的责任。
- legal imperatives 法定义务
2
grammar
a the imperative : the form that a verb or sentence has when it is expressing a command祈使语气
- “Eat your spinach!” is in the imperative.“吃你的菠菜！”是祈使语气。
b [count] : an imperative verb or sentence祈使动词；祈使句
- “Go” and “buy” are imperatives in the sentence “Please go to the store and buy some milk.”在句子Please go to the store and buy some milk中，go和buy都是祈使动词。
im·per·a·tive im-ˈper-ə-tiv 
-ˈpe-rə-
2
a
: of, relating to, or constituting the grammatical mood that expresses the will to influence the behavior of another
b
: expressive of a command, entreaty, or exhortation
c
: having power to restrain, control, and direct
imperatively adverb
imperativeness noun
1
: something that is imperative (see imperative entry 1): such as
c
: an obligatory act or duty
d
: an obligatory judgment or proposition
2
: the grammatical mood that expresses the will to influence the behavior of another or a verb form or verbal phrase expressing it
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Adjective … I have begun to feel each time as if I am mutilating my antennae (which is how Rastafarians, among others, think of hair) and attenuating my power. It seems imperative not to cut my hair anymore. 
Alice Walker, Living by the Word, (1981) 1988 This strange and distorted form of breathing could be interrupted for a minute or two by a strong effort of will, but would then resume its bizarre and imperative character. Oliver Sacks, Awakenings, 1973 We had a long and interesting evening with the Katzenbachs. He and Lyndon discussed the imperative need to make Washington a law-abiding city and how to go about it. Lady Bird Johnson 27 Jan. 1965, A White House Diary, 1970 “Eat your spinach!” is an imperative sentence. “Help” in the sentence “Help me!” is an imperative verb. a verb in the imperative mood People resented his imperative tone of voice. Noun Ellroy has got to be the only writer who still uses "dig" as an imperative … Laura Miller, New York Times Book Review, 20 May 2001 Indeed, under pressure from a new way of life in which radiant heat from woodburning stoves must circulate unimpeded by dividers, virtually every house with a chimney today has abandoned the closed-door imperative of the high-technology kitchen. Maxine Kumin, In Deep, 1987 "Maturity" had been a code word … for marriage and settling down; "growth" implied a plurality of legitimate options, if not a positive imperative to keep moving from one insight or experience to the next. Barbara Ehrenreich, New York Times Magazine, 20 May 1984 She considers it a moral imperative to help people in need. “Eat your spinach!” is in the imperative. “Go” and “buy” are imperatives in the sentence “Please go to the store and buy some milk.” See More
Alice Walker, Living by the Word, (1981) 1988 This strange and distorted form of breathing could be interrupted for a minute or two by a strong effort of will, but would then resume its bizarre and imperative character. Oliver Sacks, Awakenings, 1973 We had a long and interesting evening with the Katzenbachs. He and Lyndon discussed the imperative need to make Washington a law-abiding city and how to go about it. Lady Bird Johnson 27 Jan. 1965, A White House Diary, 1970 “Eat your spinach!” is an imperative sentence. “Help” in the sentence “Help me!” is an imperative verb. a verb in the imperative mood People resented his imperative tone of voice. Noun Ellroy has got to be the only writer who still uses "dig" as an imperative … Laura Miller, New York Times Book Review, 20 May 2001 Indeed, under pressure from a new way of life in which radiant heat from woodburning stoves must circulate unimpeded by dividers, virtually every house with a chimney today has abandoned the closed-door imperative of the high-technology kitchen. Maxine Kumin, In Deep, 1987 "Maturity" had been a code word … for marriage and settling down; "growth" implied a plurality of legitimate options, if not a positive imperative to keep moving from one insight or experience to the next. Barbara Ehrenreich, New York Times Magazine, 20 May 1984 She considers it a moral imperative to help people in need. “Eat your spinach!” is in the imperative. “Go” and “buy” are imperatives in the sentence “Please go to the store and buy some milk.” See More Recent Examples on the Web Renata Cló, The Arizona Republic, 14 Sep. 2022 The new city was closer to Kenosha and her parents, which became imperative. Quinn Clark, Journal Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 Beyond the steps taken to cope with climate change, marketing challenges may also lie ahead for wineries, and some advocates of sustainable wine say consumer buy-in is imperative to broader action. Hollie Stephens, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2022 Most business leaders treat website availability as a business imperative. Mehdi Daoudi, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 Biden properly sees delivering relief to many of these borrowers as imperative. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2022 There is no greater imperative than to rapidly reduce greenhouse gas emissions to fight climate change. James Freeman, WSJ, 24 Aug. 2022 Fitzpatrick said it’s imperative to preserve public trust in national security institutions. Anchorage Daily News, 20 Aug. 2022 Derick Hall and Eku Leota are a dynamic duo at an imperative position for the Tigers. al, 12 Aug. 2022 WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 Public safety: Sanitation is a public health imperative, not a luxury. Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2022 But around the turn of the 20th century, as the American footprint in the hemisphere expanded, Americans saw an imperative — and an opportunity. New York Times, 20 May 2022 Investing in people’s success is not only our moral imperative, but also economically smart. oregonlive, 29 Apr. 2022 That’s one reason upskilling and reskilling their current workforces have become such an imperative for many, and an emphasis that’s only likely to grow. Jena Mcgregor, Forbes, 5 July 2022 Gender equality is not only a matter of human rights, justice, and fairness, but also a strategic imperative for the United States. Melissa Mahtani, CNN, 23 June 2022 Meanwhile, in terms of replacing tobacco as an economic driver in Malawi—something Chinsinga agrees is an imperative for the country—current cannabis cultivation plans seem inadequate, the professor says. Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 2 June 2021 The investment underscores what Ryerson sees as an imperative to keep older adults engaged with the changing nature of work in the U.S., where people are increasingly working beyond the age of 65. Colin Lodewick, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2022 See More
Adjective
The school board members must set the tone to make this imperative a reality. Renata Cló, The Arizona Republic, 14 Sep. 2022 The new city was closer to Kenosha and her parents, which became imperative. Quinn Clark, Journal Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 Beyond the steps taken to cope with climate change, marketing challenges may also lie ahead for wineries, and some advocates of sustainable wine say consumer buy-in is imperative to broader action. Hollie Stephens, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2022 Most business leaders treat website availability as a business imperative. Mehdi Daoudi, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 Biden properly sees delivering relief to many of these borrowers as imperative. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2022 There is no greater imperative than to rapidly reduce greenhouse gas emissions to fight climate change. James Freeman, WSJ, 24 Aug. 2022 Fitzpatrick said it’s imperative to preserve public trust in national security institutions. Anchorage Daily News, 20 Aug. 2022 Derick Hall and Eku Leota are a dynamic duo at an imperative position for the Tigers. al, 12 Aug. 2022 Noun
The resort’s restaurant, Clay, takes the local, seasonal imperative to heart. WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 Public safety: Sanitation is a public health imperative, not a luxury. Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2022 But around the turn of the 20th century, as the American footprint in the hemisphere expanded, Americans saw an imperative — and an opportunity. New York Times, 20 May 2022 Investing in people’s success is not only our moral imperative, but also economically smart. oregonlive, 29 Apr. 2022 That’s one reason upskilling and reskilling their current workforces have become such an imperative for many, and an emphasis that’s only likely to grow. Jena Mcgregor, Forbes, 5 July 2022 Gender equality is not only a matter of human rights, justice, and fairness, but also a strategic imperative for the United States. Melissa Mahtani, CNN, 23 June 2022 Meanwhile, in terms of replacing tobacco as an economic driver in Malawi—something Chinsinga agrees is an imperative for the country—current cannabis cultivation plans seem inadequate, the professor says. Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 2 June 2021 The investment underscores what Ryerson sees as an imperative to keep older adults engaged with the changing nature of work in the U.S., where people are increasingly working beyond the age of 65. Colin Lodewick, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Adjective
Middle English imperatyf, borrowed from Late Latin imperātīvus, from Latin imperātus, past participle of imperāre "to give orders, command" + -īvus -ive — more at emperor
Noun
borrowed from Late Latin imperātīvus, noun derivative of imperātīvus imperative entry 1
First Known Use
Adjective
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a
Noun
1530, in the meaning defined at sense 2
Time Traveler
The first known use of imperative was in the 15th century Phrases Containing imperative
adjective
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