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Imperatively
see synonyms of imperativelyAdverb
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Imperatively
see synonyms of imperativelynoun
4.
something that is urgent or essential
5.
an order or command
6. grammar
a.
the imperative mood
b.
a verb in this mood
adjective
1.
extremely urgent or important; essential
2.
peremptory or authoritative
an imperative tone of voice
3. Also: imperatival (ɪmˌpɛrəˈtaɪvəl
) grammar
denoting a mood of verbs used in giving orders, making requests, etc. In English the verb root without any inflections is the usual form, as for example leave in Leave me alone
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Imperatively
see synonyms of imperatively adjective
1.
having the nature of, or indicating, power or authority; commanding
an imperative gesture
2.
absolutely necessary; urgent; compelling
it is imperative that I go
3. Grammar
designating or of the mood of a verb that expresses a command, strong request, or exhortation
noun
4.
a binding or compelling rule, duty, requirement, etc.
5.
a command; order
6. Grammar
a.
the imperative mood
b.
a verb in this mood
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Imperatively
see synonyms of imperativelyadj.
1. Necessary or urgent: "It is imperative that we continue to move with speed to make housing more affordable" (Timothy Geithner). See Synonyms at urgent.
2. Expressing a command or plea; peremptory: requests that grew more and more imperative.
3. Grammar Of, relating to, or constituting the mood that expresses a command or request.
n.
1.
a. A rule, principle, or need that requires or compels certain action: "the internal tension in [military] doctrine, between the desire to prescribe a common way of fighting and the imperative of adjusting particular military actions to circumstances" (Eliot A. Cohen).
b. A command; an order.
2. Grammar
a. The imperative mood.
b. A verb form of the imperative mood.
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