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imperative

1 of 2

adjective

im·​per·​a·​tive im-ˈper-ə-tiv How to pronounce imperative (audio)
-ˈpe-rə-
1
: not to be avoided or evaded : necessary
an imperative duty
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

imperative

2 of 2

noun

1
: something that is imperative (see imperative entry 1): such as
a
: command, order
b
: rule, guide
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

Adjective

Noun

Choose the Right Synonym for imperative

masterful, domineering, imperious, peremptory, imperative mean tending to impose one's will on others.

masterful implies a strong personality and ability to act authoritatively.

her masterful personality soon dominated the movement

domineering suggests an overbearing or arbitrary manner and an obstinate determination to enforce one's will.

children controlled by domineering parents

imperious implies a commanding nature or manner and often suggests arrogant assurance.

an imperious executive used to getting his own way

peremptory implies an abrupt dictatorial manner coupled with an unwillingness to brook disobedience or dissent.

given a peremptory dismissal

imperative implies peremptoriness arising more from the urgency of the situation than from an inherent will to dominate.

an imperative appeal for assistance

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
Recent Examples on the Web
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

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