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imperative

/ˌɪmˈpɛrətɪv/ /ɪmˈpɛrəˌtɪv/
noun
General
  1. 1 zorunluluk, gereklilik countable

Definition (English)

Something that is very important and must be done.

Example Sentences

  1. Protecting the environment has become a moral imperative.
    Çevreyi korumak ahlaki bir zorunluluk hâline geldi.
  2. Safety is the top imperative.
    Güvenlik en büyük gerekliliktir.
GeneralGrammar
  1. 1 emir kipi uncountable

Definition (English)

(Grammar) The form of a verb used for giving orders, such as 'Sit down'.

Example Sentences

  1. 'Close the door, please' is an example of the imperative.
    'Close the door, please' emir kipine bir örnektir.
  2. We often use the imperative to give instructions.
    Talimat vermek için sık sık emir kipini kullanırız.

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Collocations

moral imperativeeconomic imperativethe imperative moodin the imperative

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