imperative

I

adj.

1) imperative to + inf. (it is imperative to act now)

2) imperative that + clause; subj. (it is imperative that you be/should be present)

II

n.

1) a moral imperative

2) an imperative that + clause; subj. (it is a moral imperative that no concessions be/should be made)

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[ɪm'perətɪv]

subj. (it is a moral imperative that no concessions be/should be made)

a moral imperative

an imperative that + clause

imperative that + clause

imperative to + inf. (it is imperative to act now)