imperativeness
The state or condition of being imperativeThe state or condition of being imperative.
/ɪmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv.nəs/
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)The state or condition of being imperative.
the state of demanding notice or attention
Origin
From imperative + -ness.From imperative + -ness.
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Synonyms
6 synonymsimperativity
Close in meaning
- the quality of being insistent:instancy
- the state of demanding notice or attention:insistenceinsistencypresspressure
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedimperative
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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