im|per´a|tive|ness

im|per´a|tive|ness
im|per|a|tive «ihm PEHR uh tihv», adjective, noun.
–adj.
1. not to be avoided; that must be done; urgent; necessary: »

It is imperative that this very sick child stay in bed.

2. expressing a command, request, or warning; commanding: »

an imperative statement.

3. Grammar. having to do with a verb form that expresses a command, request, or warning. “Go!” and “stop, look, listen!” are in the imperative mood.
–n.
1. something imperative; command: »

The great imperative is “Love thy neighbor thyself.”

2. Grammar. a) the imperative mood. b) a verb form that expresses a command, request, or warning. In “Try to be quiet” and “Make up your mind,” try and make are imperatives. A verb in the imperative mood has the form of the infinitive.
╂[< Latin imperātīvus < imperāre to command < in- in + parāre make ready, prepare]
–im|per´a|tive|ly, adverb.
–im|per´a|tive|ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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