imperatively

im·per·a·tive

I i

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [im-per-uh-tiv]
- /ɪmˈpɛr ə tɪv/
- /ɪmˈperətɪv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [im-per-uh-tiv]
- /ɪmˈpɛr ə tɪv/

Definitions of imperatively word

adjective imperatively absolutely necessary or required; unavoidable: It is imperative that we leave. 1
adjective imperatively of the nature of or expressing a command; commanding. 1
adjective imperatively Grammar. noting or pertaining to the mood of the verb used in commands, requests, etc., as in Listen! Go! Compare indicative (def 2), subjunctive (def 1). 1
noun imperatively a command. 1
noun imperatively something that demands attention or action; an unavoidable obligation or requirement; necessity: It is an imperative that we help defend friendly nations. 1
noun imperatively Grammar. the imperative mood. a verb in this mood. 1

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Origin of imperatively

First appearance:

before 1520

One of the 28% oldest English words

1520-30; < Late Latin imperātivus, equivalent to Latin imperāt(us) past participle of imperāre to impose, order, command (im- im-1 + -per- (combining form of parāre to fur-nish (with), produce, obtain, prepare) + -ātus -ate1) + -īvus -ive

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Parts of speech for Imperatively

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Imperatively

imperatively popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for imperatively

adv imperatively

forcibly — done or effected by force: forcible entry into a house.
necessarily — by or of necessity; as a matter of compulsion or requirement: You don't necessarily have to attend.
crucially — involving an extremely important decision or result; decisive; critical: a crucial experiment.
pressing — urgent; demanding immediate attention: a pressing need.

adverb imperatively

critically — inclined to find fault or to judge with severity, often too readily.
essentially — Used to emphasize the basic, fundamental, or intrinsic nature of a person, thing, or situation.
exigent — Pressing ; demanding.

All 7 Synonyms of imperatively

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