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imperative

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imperative
I. adjective Etymology: Middle English imperatyf, from Late Latin imperativus, from Latin imperatus, past participle of imperare to command — more at emperor Date: 15th century 1. 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 2. not to be avoided or evaded ; necessary <
an imperative duty
> Synonyms: see masterful • imperatively adverb • imperativeness noun II. noun Date: 1530 1. the imperative mood or a verb form or verbal phrase expressing it 2. something that is imperative: as a. command, order b. rule, guide c. an obligatory act or duty d. an imperative judgment or proposition

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