IMPERATIVES | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word IMPERATIVES in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of IMPERATIVES with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Imperative

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ɪmˈpɛrətɪv
Dialects: British English
Definition:

an essential or urgent thing

Short Definition:

essential thing

Examples:
  • free movement of labour was an economic imperative
Definition:

a verb or phrase in the imperative mood.

Short Definition:

verb etc. in imperative mood

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