imperative
adjective
absolutely necessary or required; unavoidable.
imperatives
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pluralof imperative.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"De-risking, diversification, and strengthening our resilience are the imperatives of the hour," he said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026
They’re losing out on great candidates, visionary leaders and businesses, to say nothing of the moral imperatives of equal access and opportunity.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 26, 2026
Even before the first bombs fell on Iran, after all, the U.S. was shortchanging all those imperatives.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 25, 2026
Lens added that their domestic league risks being "gradually relegated to the status of an adjustment variable at the whim of the European imperatives of some".
From BBC ● Mar. 24, 2026
This was labor she recognized, she understood the elemental rhythms of planting and harvest, the lessons and imperatives of the shifting seasons.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
