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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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
“Abstract Body” delves into the corseted, bustled shapes women were subjected to in centuries past, while “Reclaimed Body” acknowledges wild new imperatives that reject inherited standards and mock the idea of one body type.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 9, 2026
World Athletics said allowing the athletes to transfer their nationality "would impinge upon and compromise the imperatives underlying the World Athletics eligibility rules and transfer of allegiance regulations".
From BBC ● Apr. 16, 2026
"If they're not, how do we make sure that they are so that we can try to balance the commercial imperatives versus the performance?"
From Barron's ● Dec. 28, 2025
Mornings brought sober hope, then the usual imperatives.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
