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imperative

“imperative” is a Latin word. Its meaning in English:

adverb

  1. In an imperative manner, imperatively.

Etymology

From imperātīvus (“commanded”), from imperō (“command, order”), from im- (form of in) + parō (“prepare, arrange; intend”).

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