IMPERATIVE Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the word imperative. (exact relations)
There are 17 hypernyms of the word imperative. (close relations)

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	binding				noun, adjectiven, adj
	noun • the capacity to attract and hold something • strip sewn over or along an edge for reinforcement or decoration • the act of applying a bandage • one of a pair of mechanical devices that are attached to a ski and that will grip a ski boot; the bindings should release in case of a fall • the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book adjective satellite • executed with proper legal authority
	compulsory				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • required by rule
	crucial				adjectiveadj
	adjective • of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis adjective satellite • having crucial relevance • of the greatest importance
	essential				adjectiveadj
	adjective • basic and fundamental • being or relating to or containing the essence of a plant etc • defining rights and duties as opposed to giving the rules by which rights and duties are established noun • anything indispensable adjective satellite • absolutely necessary; vitally necessary • of the greatest importance
	exigent				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • demanding attention • requiring precise accuracy
	incumbent				noun, adjectiven, adj
	noun • the official who holds an office adjective satellite • lying or leaning on something else • necessary (for someone) as a duty or responsibility; morally binding • currently holding an office
	indispensable				adjectiveadj
	adjective • not to be dispensed with; essential adjective satellite • absolutely necessary; vitally necessary • unavoidable
	mandatory				adjectiveadj
	noun • the recipient of a mandate • a territory surrendered by Turkey or Germany after World War I and put under the tutelage of some other European power until they are able to stand by themselves adjective satellite • required by rule
	necessary				adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
	adjective • absolutely essential noun • anything indispensable adjective satellite • unavoidably determined by prior circumstances
	needful				noun, adjectiven, adj
	adjective satellite • necessary for relief or supply
	obligatory				adjectiveadj
	adjective • morally or legally constraining or binding adjective satellite • required by obligation or compulsion or convention
	paramount				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • having superior power and influence
	pressing				adjectiveadj
	noun • the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure • a metal or plastic part that is made by a mechanical press adjective satellite • compelling immediate action
	required				verb, adjectivev, adj
	adjective satellite • necessary for relief or supply • required by rule
	urgent				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • compelling immediate action
	vital				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • urgently needed; absolutely necessary • performing an essential function in the living body • full of spirit; full of life • manifesting or characteristic of life
	imperative mood				noun, adjectiven, adj
	noun • a mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener's behavior
	imperative form				nounn
	noun • a mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener's behavior
	imperative verb
	noun • a verb in the imperative mood.
	jussive mood				nounn
	noun • a mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener's behavior

Here is a list of related hypernyms for imperative, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.

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IMPERATIVE Synonyms

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Alternatives for BINDING