Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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imperative | Yes | Yes | No | No |
peremptory | No | Yes | No | No |
imperative (noun) | peremptory (noun) |
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some duty that is essential and urgent | |
a verb in the imperative mood. | |
a mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener's behavior |
imperative (adjective) | peremptory (adjective) |
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requiring attention or action | putting an end to all debate or action |
relating to verbs in the imperative mood | offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power |
not allowing contradiction or refusal |