Download the app
educalingo
Search
As our country increasingly relies on electronic information storage and communication, it is imperative that our Government amend our information security laws accordingly.
Jo Ann Davis

Meaning of "imperative" in the English dictionary

Dictionary
DICTIONARY
section

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD IMPERATIVE

From Late Latin imperātīvus, from Latin imperāre to command.
info
Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
facebooktwitterpinterestwhatsapp
section

PRONUNCIATION OF IMPERATIVE

imperative  [ɪmˈpɛrətɪv] play
facebooktwitterpinterestwhatsapp

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF IMPERATIVE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Imperative can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES IMPERATIVE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of imperative in the English dictionary

The first definition of imperative in the dictionary is extremely urgent or important; essential. Other definition of imperative is peremptory or authoritative. Imperative is also Also: imperatival, 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.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH IMPERATIVE


administrative
ədˈmɪnɪstrətɪv
collaborative
kəˈlæbərətɪv
commemorative
kəˈmɛmərətɪv
comparative
kəmˈpærətɪv
cooperative
kəʊˈɒpərətɪv
curative
ˈkjʊərətɪv
decorative
ˈdɛkərətɪv
evaporative
ɪˈvæpərətɪv
figurative
ˈfɪɡərətɪv
generative
ˈdʒɛnərətɪv
illustrative
ˈɪləstrətɪv
iterative
ˈɪtərətɪv
lucrative
ˈluːkrətɪv
narrative
ˈnærətɪv
operative
ˈɒpərətɪv
postoperative
pəʊstˈɒpərətɪv
preoperative
priːˈɒpərətɪv
regenerative
rɪˈdʒenərətɪv
restorative
rɪˈstɒrətɪv
ulcerative
ˈʌlsərətɪv

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE IMPERATIVE

imperatival
imperatively
imperativeness
imperator
imperatorial
imperatorially
imperatorship
imperceptibility
imperceptible
imperceptibleness
imperceptibly
imperception
imperceptive
imperceptively
imperceptiveness
imperceptivity
impercipience
imperf.
imperfect
imperfect competition

WORDS THAT END LIKE IMPERATIVE

active
alternative
conservative
creative
cumulative
derivative
in the negative
indicative
informative
initiative
innovative
investigative
legislative
native
negative
qualitative
quantitative
relative
representative
sales representative
tentative

Synonyms and antonyms of imperative in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «IMPERATIVE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «imperative» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of imperative

Translation of «imperative» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR
online translator

TRANSLATION OF IMPERATIVE

Find out the translation of imperative to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of imperative from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «imperative» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

至关重要的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

imperioso
570 millions of speakers

English

imperative
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

जरूरी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

حتمية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

необходимо
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

imperativo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অনুজ্ঞাসূচক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

impératif
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

mustahak
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

dringend
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

必須の
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

반드시 해야하는
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Utomo
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bắt buộc
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கட்டாயமாகும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अत्यावश्यक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

zorunlu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

imperativo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

imperatyw
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

необхідно
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

imperativ
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

επιτακτική ανάγκη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

noodsaaklik
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

imperativ
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

maktpåliggende
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of imperative

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «IMPERATIVE»

The term «imperative» is very widely used and occupies the 19.857 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
0
100%
FREQUENCY
Very widely used
91
/100
The map shown above gives the frequency of use of the term «imperative» in the different countries.
Principal search tendencies and common uses of imperative
List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «imperative».

FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «IMPERATIVE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «imperative» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «imperative» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about imperative

EXAMPLES

10 QUOTES WITH «IMPERATIVE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word imperative.
1
Lascelles Abercrombie
It seems difficult, sometimes, to believe that there was a time when sentiments now become habitual, sentiments that imply not only the original imperative of conduct, but the original metaphysic of living, were by no means altogether habitual.
2
Daniel Akaka
It is imperative that we make consumers more aware of the long-term effects of their financial decisions, particularly in managing their credit card debt, so that they can avoid financial pitfalls that may lead to bankruptcy.
3
Richard V. Allen
In this context, I believe it is an imperative for the new President to select and install his team as quickly as possible, and this does not imply that he must or should appoint members of the 'other' party to his Cabinet, which could contribute to inaction and inefficiency.
4
Paddy Ashdown
We who came here saw what was happening. This was far more than a war in a faraway place. This was a moral imperative, a terrible vision of the future.
5
Evan Bayh
Challenges of historic import threaten America's future. Action on the deficit, economy, energy, health care and much more is imperative, yet our legislative institutions fail to act. Congress must be reformed.
6
David R. Brower
It is absolutely imperative that we protect, preserve and pass on this genetic heritage for man and every other living thing in as good a condition as we received it.
7
Jim Cooper
With our national savings rate well below one-percent, it is imperative that the government embrace innovative and cost-effective means of boosting personal savings.
8
Jo Ann Davis
As we enter into the 110th Congress, it is imperative that we address ethics reforms needed to make this institution run correctly.
9
Jo Ann Davis
As our country increasingly relies on electronic information storage and communication, it is imperative that our Government amend our information security laws accordingly.
10
Elton Gallegly
While a strong presence on our southern border is imperative, the border cannot be secured unless we enforce our internal laws and stop ignoring the open complicity of U.S. companies and foreign nations to promote illegal activities.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «IMPERATIVE»

Discover the use of imperative in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to imperative and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Imperative
Ò. . . a more compelling reading of Kant than any I have ever seen.Ó ÑDavid Farrell Krell In this provocative book, Alphonso Lingis argues that not only our thought is governed by an imperative, as Kant had maintained, but, rather, our ...
Alphonso Lingis, 1998
2
Open Innovation: The New Imperative for Creating and ...
Key features Over the past several years, Hank Chesbrough has done excellent research and writing on the commercialisation of technology and the changing role and context for R&D. This book represents a powerful synthesis of that work in ...
Henry William Chesbrough, 2006
3
The Imperative of Integration
Offering an expansive model for practicing political philosophy in close collaboration with the social sciences, this book is a trenchant examination of how racial integration can lead to a more robust and responsive democracy.
Elizabeth Anderson, 2010
4
The Change Imperative: Creating the Next Generation NGO
"The INGOs' role in global governance is too important to be allowed to ossify, atrophy or diminish---change is an imperative and Paul Ronalds points the way forward."---Greg Bourne, CEO, WWE-Australia --
Paul Ronalds, 2010
5
The Imperative of Health: Public Health and the Regulated Body
In this reappraisal of public health and health promotion in contemporary societies, Deborah Lupton explores public health and health promotion using contemporary sociocultural and political theory, particularly that building on Foucault's ...
Deborah Lupton, 1995
6
The Imperative of Responsibility: In Search of an Ethics for ...
Discusses the ethical implications of modern technology and examines the responsibility of humanity for the fate of the world
Hans Jonas, 1985
7
The Romantic Imperative: The Concept of Early German Romanticism
" Romanticism, in the view Beiser opens to us, does not conform to the contemporary division of labor in our universities and colleges; it requires a multifaceted approach of just the sort outlined in this book.
Frederick C. Beiser, 2003
8
The Augustinian Imperative: A Reflection on the Politics of ...
' Drawing support from Nietzsche and Foucault, Connolly argues that the Augustinian Imperative contains unethical implications: its carriers too often convert living signs that threaten their ontological self-confidence into modes of ...
William E. Connolly, 2002
9
The Vegetarian Imperative
This book shows us a way out of this dangerous and vicious cycle, recommending a much-needed shift to a diet of properly chosen plant-based foods.
Anand M. Saxena, 2013
10
The Ascetic Imperative in Culture and Criticism
In this bold interdisciplinary work, Geoffrey Galt Harpham argues that asceticism has played a major role in shaping Western ideas of the body, writing, ethics, and aesthetics.
Geoffrey Galt Harpham, 1992

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «IMPERATIVE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term imperative is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Skilling Punjab imperative to survive in global competition
Skilling Punjab imperative to survive in global competition. July 17, 2015 01:14 PM. CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Government is all set to give a big push to Skill ... «Punjab News Express, Jul 15»
2
Australian and South African Archbishops Highlight Moral …
... African Archbishops Highlight Moral Imperative of Climate Action ... based on our moral imperative to care for all of God's creation and the ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
3
TRNN Replay: Wages of Rebellion: The Moral Imperative of Revolt …
Chris Hedges, whose column is published Mondays on Truthdig , spent nearly two decades as a foreign correspondent in Central America, the ... «The Real News Network, Jul 15»
4
MUSINGS FROM THE LAUNDROMAT | The global-warming …
The biggest obstacle to the “imperative to change course,” Cardinal Turkson said, is not economic, scientific or even technological, but rather ... «Queen Anne News, Jul 15»
5
DraftKings reportedly close to 'imperative' investment deal with Fox …
Daily fantasy sports are seemingly becoming the juggernaut ready to take over sports — or at least the fantasy side of the events we watch. «Awful Announcing, Jul 15»
6
It's 'imperative' Christian Benteke stays at Aston Villa, talkSPORT told
I'm not sure what the situation is with him but it's crucial he stays. His goals were vital to them staying up last season so it's imperative he stays.”. «talkSPORT.com, Jul 15»
7
Australian and South African archbishops highlight moral imperative
[The Age] On Monday, the General Synod of the Church of England will likely pass two motions calling for urgent and bold action against ... «Anglicannews, Jul 15»
8
Population Census Imperative For Planning, National Devt – NPC
He said, “as we commemorate the 2015 World Population Day, it is imperative to remind ourselves once more that our population is the most ... «Leadership Newspapers, Jul 15»
9
Changing the education policy imperative
Insanity is defined as trying the same thing over and over again, even though it fails, and expecting different results the next time. U.S. Reps. «The Review, Jul 15»
10
Joint information environment is 'operational imperative'
Joint information environment is 'operational imperative' ... today we do not have a joint network and that makes JIE an operational imperative. «United States Army, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Imperative [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/imperative>. May 2024 ».
Download the educalingo app
en
English dictionary
Discover all that is hidden in the words on
index
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z