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Webster 1913 Edition
Imperative
Im-per′a-tive
(ĭm-pĕr′ȧ-tĭv)
, Adj.
1.
Expressive of command; containing positive command; authoritatively or absolutely directive; commanding; authoritative;
as,
. imperative
ordersThe suit of kings are
imperative
. Bp. Hall.
2.
Not to be avoided or evaded; obligatory; binding; compulsory;
as, an
. imperative
duty or order3.
(Gram.)
Expressive of command, entreaty, advice, or exhortation;
as, the
. imperative
moodIm-per′a-tive
,Noun.
(Gram.)
The imperative mood; also, a verb in the imperative mood.
Webster 1828 Edition
Imperative
IMPER'ATIVE
,Adj.
1.
Commanding; expressive of command; containing positive command, as distinguished from advisory, or discretionary. The orders are imperative.2.
In grammar, the imperative mode of a verb is that which expresses command, entreaty, advice or exhortation; as, go, write, attend.