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imperativeOne entry found. Main Entry: 1im·per·a·tive Pronunciation: \im-ˈper-ə-tiv, -ˈpe-rə-\ Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English imperatyf, from Late Latin imperativus, from Latin imperatus, past participle of imperare to command — more at emperor Date: 15th century 1 a : of, relating to, or constituting the grammatical mood that expresses the will to influence the behavior of another b : expressive of a command, entreaty, or exhortation c : having power to restrain, control, and direct synonyms see masterful — im·per·a·tive·ly adverb — im·per·a·tive·ness noun 
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