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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).

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