English / word
imperative
noun, adjective B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
an essential or urgent thing; of vital importance or crucial
In context
01
Protecting the environment has become an economic imperative.
02
It is imperative to address the climate crisis immediately.
Synonyms
necessity,priority,requirement
Antonyms
optional,unimportant,trivial
Collocations
moral imperative,economic imperative,imperative need