Dictionary Check: imperative
"imperative" is a valid word!
Scrabble
17
points
Words with Friends
20
points
Definition
adjective
requiring attention or action
Example:
"as nuclear weapons proliferate, preventing war becomes imperative"
adjective
relating to verbs in the imperative mood
noun
a mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener's behavior
noun
some duty that is essential and urgent
noun
a verb in the imperative mood.
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