imperative
noun(im-per-a-tive)
a mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener's behavior
Synonyms: imperative form, imperative mood, jussive mood,
imperative
adjective(im-per-a-tive)
relating to verbs in the imperative mood
imperative
adjective(im-per-a-tive)
requiring attention or action
Examples:
As nuclear weapons proliferate, preventing war becomes imperative.
Requests that grew more and more imperative.
imperative
noun(im-per-a-tive)
some duty that is essential and urgent