imperative 1
adjectivedomain: all adj
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
requiring attention or action
Examples
- 1.requests that grew more and more imperative
- 2.as nuclear weapons proliferate, preventing war becomes imperative
Pertainym (pertains to noun)
imperatively 1
adverb
in an imperative and commanding manner
EnglishAntonym
beseeching 1
adjective
begging
Derivationally related form
imperativeness 1
noun
the state of demanding notice or attention
Also see
assertive 1
adjective
aggressively self-assured
Similar_to
adjuratory 2
adjective
containing a solemn charge or command
clamant 2
adjective
demanding attention
peremptory 2
adjective
not allowing contradiction or refusal
desperate 5
adjective
showing extreme urgency or intensity especially because of great need or desire
pressing 1
adjective
compelling immediate action
