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I. imperative [ɪmˈperətɪv, Am -t̬ɪv] ADJ

1. imperative (urgently essential):

imperative
необходи́мый
imperative need
настоя́тельный

2. imperative a. LING:

imperative
повели́тельный

II. imperative [ɪmˈperətɪv, Am -t̬ɪv] N

1. imperative:

imperative
императи́в m

2. imperative LING:

imperative
повели́тельное наклоне́ние nt