Meaning of Imperative

English Translation from English to English dictionary online for the word Imperative

1. 1
   a.

   Expressive of command; containing positive command; authoritatively or absolutely directive; commanding; authoritative; as, imperative orders.

2. 2
   a.

   Not to be avoided or evaded; obligatory; binding; compulsory; as, an imperative duty or order.

3. 3
   a.

   Expressive of commund, entreaty, advice, or exhortation; as, the imperative mood.

4. 4
   n.

   The imperative mood; also, a verb in the imperative mood.

5. 5
   a.

   Expressive of command; containing positive command; authoritatively or absolutely directive; commanding; authoritative; as, imperative orders.

6. 6
   a.

   Not to be avoided or evaded; obligatory; binding; compulsory; as, an imperative duty or order.

7. 7
   a.

   Expressive of commund, entreaty, advice, or exhortation; as, the imperative mood.

8. 8
   n.

   The imperative mood; also, a verb in the imperative mood.