imperative

Definition for imperative

adjective as in necessary

Strongest matches

compulsory, critical, crucial, essential, immediate, important, indispensable, inescapable, obligatory, pressing, urgent, vital

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acute, burning, crying, instant

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clamant, clamorous, exigent, importunate, insistent, no turning back

adjective as in authoritative

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bidding, dominant, imperial, ordering, stern

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aggressive, autocratic, bossy, commanding, dictatorial, domineering, harsh, high-handed, imperious, overbearing, peremptory, powerful

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"It's imperative suppliers are paid very very quickly."

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"It's also imperative that specialist teams have the resources to deal with potential increases in demand, resulting from increased referrals," he said.

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"On a humanitarian level, given the horrors that these people have endured, there is a moral imperative that this ask is honoured," she said.

From BBC

Despite the similarities, scholars say that there is nothing inevitable about armed conflict, and that the imperative now is to bring the political temperature down.

From Los Angeles Times

The IDF said the "destruction of property is only performed when an imperative military necessity is demanded".

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