Synonyms for Imperative
Top synonyms for “imperative”: imperative form, imperative mood, jussive mood, adjuratory, clamant, crying, desperate, exigent, and 7 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)some duty that is essential and urgent
- (noun)a mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener's behavior
- (adjective)requiring attention or action“as nuclear weapons proliferate, preventing war becomes imperative”
- (adjective)relating to verbs in the imperative mood
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "imperative"?
Common synonyms for "imperative" include imperative form, imperative mood, jussive mood, adjuratory, clamant, crying. Our thesaurus lists 15 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "imperative"?
Antonyms for "imperative" include beseeching. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "imperative" mean?
some duty that is essential and urgent
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