imperative

• Beschreibt etwas, das äußerst wichtig oder dringend ist; wird auch in der Grammatik verwendet, um den Modus eines Verbs zu bezeichnen, der einen Befehl ausdrückt.

Describes something that is extremely important or urgent; also used in grammar to refer to the mood of a verb that expresses a command.

1. Extremely important or urgentB2formal

   Of vital importance; crucial or essential.

   Äußerst wichtig

   • It is imperative that you finish the report by Friday.
   • Following safety protocols is imperative in a laboratory.
   • It is imperative to address climate change now.

   Synonymecriticalcrucialessentialimportantnecessarypressingurgentvital

   Antonymedispensableinessentialnonessentialoptionaltrivialunimportantunnecessary

2. Commanding or authoritativeC1formal

   Expressing a command or authority; having a powerful or urgent tone.

   Befehlend oder autoritär

   • He spoke in an imperative tone that left no room for argument.
   • The general gave an imperative order to retreat.
   • Her imperative manner made everyone listen carefully.

   Synonymeauthoritativeautocraticcommandingdictatorialdomineeringimperiousmandatorymasterfuloverbearingperemptory

   Antonymecompliantmeekobedientsubmissiveyielding

• Ein Substantiv, das einen Befehl, eine Anweisung oder etwas absolut Notwendiges oder Verpflichtendes bezeichnet; in der Grammatik der Imperativ als Befehlsform.

A noun referring to a command, order, or something that is absolutely necessary or essential.

unzählbar

1. Essential or urgent thingB2formal

   Something that is absolutely necessary or of vital importance.

   Notwendigkeit

   • It is an imperative that we address climate change now.
   • The first imperative is to ensure everyone's safety.
   • Economic growth is a national imperative.

   Synonymeessentialmustnecessityprerequisiterequirementrequisitevital

2. Command or orderC1formal

   A command, rule, or duty that must be followed.

   Imperativ

   • The general issued an imperative to retreat.
   • Moral imperatives guide our ethical decisions.
   • The law is a social imperative that cannot be ignored.

   Synonymebehestcommanddecreedirectiveedictinjunctioninstructionmandateorder

   Antonymechoiceoptionrequestsuggestion

3. B2formal

   The grammatical mood used to express commands, requests, or instructions.

   Imperativ

   • In the sentence 'Go now!', 'go' is in the imperative.
   • The imperative is used for giving direct orders.
   • Learn the imperative forms of these verbs.