1. plural of imperative; things that are of vital importance or necessity; urgent requirements or demands
Usage: commonly used in formal or academic contexts
2. plural of imperative; grammatical forms or sentences that express commands or requests
Usage: grammar term

Examples

• The imperatives of modern business include innovation and customer satisfaction.
• Environmental protection is one of the key imperatives facing our generation.
• In grammar class, we studied imperatives like 'Close the door' and 'Please sit down.'
• The company's imperatives shifted after the market analysis revealed new trends.
• Meeting deadlines and maintaining quality are competing imperatives in project management.
• The teacher explained that imperatives in English are used to give orders or make requests.