1. extremely important or urgent; requiring immediate action or attention
2. expressing a command or order
Usage: grammar

1. something that is extremely important or urgent
2. a verb form that expresses a command or request
Usage: grammar

Examples

• It is imperative that we leave immediately.
• The safety regulations are imperative for all workers.
• The teacher used an imperative tone when giving instructions.
• In the sentence ‘Close the door,’ the verb is in the imperative mood.
• Finding shelter became an imperative as the storm approached.
• The imperative ‘Stop!’ made everyone freeze.
• Economic reform is an imperative for the country’s future.