IMPERATIVELY

imperatively, peremptorily

(adverb) in an imperative and commanding manner

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

imperatively (comparative more imperatively, superlative most imperatively)

In an imperative manner.

Source: Wiktionary


Im*per"a*tive*ly, adv.

Definition: In an imperative manner.

IMPERATIVE

Im*per"a*tive, a. Etym: [L. imperativus, fr. imperare to command; pref. im- in + parare to make ready, prepare: cf. F. impératif. See Perade, and cf. Empire.]

1. Expressive of command; containing positive command; authoritatively or absolutely directive; commanding; authoritative; as, imperative orders. The suit of kings are imperative. Bp. Hall.

2. Not to be avoided or evaded; obligatory; binding; compulsory; as, an imperative duty or order.

3. (Gram.)

Definition: Expressive of commund, entreaty, advice, or exhortation; as, the imperative mood.

Im*per"a*tive, n. (Gram.)

Definition: The imperative mood; also, a verb in the imperative mood.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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