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Imperative

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Meanings of Imperative

Adjective

  • Very important; something you must do.
  • Describing something that gives a command or order.

Noun

  • A type of sentence that tells someone to do something.
  • An important action that needs to be done.

Explanation of the word: Imperative

Imperative means something that is very important or necessary. Like when your teacher says you must do your homework, it's imperative to do it.

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Translations for the word: Imperative

hindi
अनिवार्य (Anivarya)

anivarya

निर्देश (Nirdesh)

nirdesh

आदेश (Aadesh)

aadesh

   

Antonyms for the word: Imperative

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Imperative

What does 'imperative' mean?
The word 'imperative' means something that is very important or necessary. It can also refer to a command or order.
How do you pronounce 'imperative'?
You pronounce 'imperative' like this: im-PEH-ruh-tiv.
What is the origin of the word 'imperative'?
The word 'imperative' comes from the Latin word 'imperativus', which means 'to command'.
What is the meaning of 'imperative' in Hindi?
The word 'imperative' in Hindi is 'आवश्यक' (Āvaśyak).