imperative
im pe ruh tiv
- n a mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener's behavior
- n some duty that is essential and urgent
- a requiring attention or action
as nuclear weapons proliferate, preventing war becomes imperative
requests that grew more and more imperative - a relating to verbs in the imperative mood
- It's called the cognitive imperative, the uniquely human, hardwired instinct to link cause with effect that gave us a vital evolutionary advantage over other animal species.
- They were more receptive when he said: "Controlled universal disarmament is the imperative of our time.
- Using that formula, which cut his margins to the bone, it was imperative that Wal-Mart grow sales at a relentless pace.