ALL meanings of imperativeness
im·per·a·tive
I i - noun imperativeness The state or condition of being imperative. 1
- adjective imperativeness absolutely necessary or required; unavoidable: It is imperative that we leave. 1
- adjective imperativeness of the nature of or expressing a command; commanding. 1
- adjective imperativeness 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 imperativeness a command. 1
- noun imperativeness something that demands attention or action; an unavoidable obligation or requirement; necessity: It is an imperative that we help defend friendly nations. 1
- noun imperativeness Grammar. the imperative mood. a verb in this mood. 1
- noun imperativeness an obligatory statement, principle, or the like. 1