peremptory — insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a brusquely imperious way
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a brusquely imperious way
Pronunciation (IPA): /pəˈremptəri/
Korean meaning: 단호한, 강압적인, 유예를 허용하지 않는
Korean pronunciation: 퍼**렘**터리
Example Sentences
- My mom's peremptory 'Clean your room NOW!' left no room for negotiation.
- The teacher gave a peremptory warning that phones must be turned off immediately.
- His peremptory refusal to discuss the matter frustrated everyone at the meeting.
peremptory
ADJECTIVE//pəˈremptəri//
insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a brusquely imperious way
The head doctor gives peremptory orders during the medical emergency
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Origin
From Latin 'peremptorius', derived from 'peremere' meaning 'to destroy' or 'to cut off', combined with the suffix '-torius' (relating to). The term originally referred to something that cuts off or settles a matter decisively.
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“My mom's peremptory 'Clean your room NOW!' left no room for negotiation.”
“The teacher gave a peremptory warning that phones must be turned off immediately.”
“His peremptory refusal to discuss the matter frustrated everyone at the meeting.”
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