imperative — of vital importance; crucial; absolutely necessary
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: of vital importance; crucial; absolutely necessary
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈperətɪv/
Korean meaning: 극히 중요한, 필수적인, 꼭 필요한
Korean pronunciation: 임-페-러-티브 (강세: 페)
Example Sentences
- It's imperative that students don't fall asleep during the teacher's boring lecture about taxes.
- Climate action is an imperative for future generations.
- It became imperative to find the TV remote before Dad got angry.
imperative
ADJECTIVE//ɪmˈperətɪv//
of vital importance; crucial; absolutely necessary
Life-or-death crucial moment
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Origin
From Latin imperativus, derived from imperare meaning 'to command or order.' The word combines the prefix im- (in, into) with parare (to prepare, arrange, or command).
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“It's imperative that students don't fall asleep during the teacher's boring lecture about taxes.”
“Climate action is an imperative for future generations.”
“It became imperative to find the TV remote before Dad got angry.”
“Digital transformation is a business imperative in today's world.”
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