⚠️imperative

Meaning

Extremely important or urgent; an essential duty or command.

Of vital importance; crucial; giving or expressing a command.

Example Sentences

It is imperative to wear a seatbelt while driving.

It is imperative to address the climate crisis immediately.

Example Expressions

moral imperative

Synonyms

essential, crucial, urgent, vital, mandatory

Entry 1

essential, crucial, urgent, vital, mandatory

Entry 2

essential, crucial, mandatory, vital

Antonyms

optional, unnecessary, trivial, unimportant

Entry 1

optional, unnecessary, trivial

Entry 2

optional, unimportant, trivial

Collocations

imperative need, imperative command, imperative duty, moral imperative