Imperative
Pronunciation : Im*per"a*tive
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [L. imperativus, fr. imperare to command; pref. im- in + parare to make ready, prepare: cf. F. imp?ratif. See Perade, and cf. Empire.]
Definition : 1. Expressive of command; containing positive command; authoritatively or absolutely directive; commanding; authoritative; as, imperative orders. The suit of kings are imperative. Bp. Hall.
2. Not to be avoided or evaded; obligatory; binding; compulsory; as, an imperative duty or order.
3. (Gram.)
Defn: Expressive of commund, entreaty, advice, or exhortation; as, the imperative mood.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Im*per"a*tive
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: The imperative mood; also, a verb in the imperative mood.
(Gram.)
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913