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imperative

adjectivemasculinegeneral usecommon/ĩpɨɾɐˈtivu/im·pe·ra·ti·vo

Definition

Expressing a command, order, or absolute necessity.

“The imperative tone of his voice left everyone silent.”

“It is imperative that we arrive on time.”

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