Imperative

Pronunciation: /ˌɪmˈpɛrətɪv/

Imperative (noun)

  1. A very important thing that must be done immediately.
  2. The form of a verb used to give orders or instructions.

Examples

  • It's imperative to address climate change immediately.
  • Finding a solution is imperative for the project's success.

Common collocations: imperative action, imperative need, imperative sentence, imperative verb, imperative task

Imperative (adjective)

  1. Extremely necessary or important.
  2. Expressing a command or order.

Examples

  • It's imperative to follow safety guidelines.
  • Understanding the rules is imperative for success.

Synonyms of Imperative

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Imperative

  • When something is not required.
  • When something is not needed.