Imperative (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Relating to verbs in the imperative mood.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The teacher's imperative tone made the students listen attentively to the instructions.
- The imperative sentence "Close the door!" is a direct order and must be obeyed.
- The boss used imperative language when telling the employees to meet the deadline.
- The written warning consisted of several imperative sentences, each outlining a specific rule.
- The imperative mood is often used in emergencies, such as when shouting "Get out of here!"
Related Words
Meaning 2
Requiring attention or action; "as nuclear weapons proliferate, preventing war becomes imperative"; "requests that grew more and more imperative".
Classification
All adjective clusters.