imperative
adjectivemasculine/ĩpɨɾɐˈtivu/medium
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.
Common collocations
imperative toneimperative needmoral imperativeimperative mood
Etymology
Do latim 'imperātīvus', de 'imperāre' (mandar, ordenar).