242 Synonyms for Imperative: absolute

imperative (242 synonym found)

Imperative has 242 synonyms. The top synonyms for imperative are working rule, working principle, word of command, word, without choice, without appeal, will, vital and 234 more. Another word for imperative is working rule. Browse the full list below.

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duties and responsibilities

clothed with authority

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What is a synonym for imperative?

A common synonym for imperative is working rule. Other synonyms include working principle, word of command, word, without choice.

How many synonyms does imperative have?

Imperative has 242 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does imperative mean?

(n): the grammatical mood expressing an order (see jussive).

Definition of imperative:

(n) : the grammatical mood expressing an order (see jussive). In English, the imperative form of a verb is the same form as that of its second person ("you") present tense; an essential action, a must: something which is imperative

"the verbs in sentences like "Do it!" and "Say what you like!" are in the imperative."

(adj) : essential; having a semantics that incorporates mutable variables

"it is imperative that you come here right now."

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