Imperatively: meaning, definitions and examples
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imperatively
[ ɪmˈpɛrətɪvli ]
in giving orders or commands
In a manner that expresses a command or order; authoritatively.
Synonyms
authoritatively, commandingly, domineeringly
Examples of usage
- The teacher imperatively instructed the students to be quiet during the exam.
- She imperatively demanded that he leave the premises immediately.
in a way that cannot be ignored
In a way that is impossible to avoid or overlook; urgently.
Synonyms
compulsorily, inevitably, urgently
Examples of usage
- The alarm rang imperatively, signaling the need for immediate evacuation.
- The doctor's tone was imperatively serious, conveying the severity of the situation.
Translations
Translations of the word "imperatively" in other languages:
🇵🇹 imperativamente
🇮🇳 अनिवार्य रूप से
🇩🇪 imperativ
🇮🇩 dengan tegas
🇺🇦 імперативно
🇵🇱 imperatywnie
🇯🇵 命令的に
🇫🇷 impérativement
🇪🇸 imperativamente
🇹🇷 emir kipiyle
🇰🇷 명령적으로
🇸🇦 بشكل إلزامي
🇨🇿 imperativně
🇸🇰 imperatívne
🇨🇳 命令式地
🇸🇮 imperativno
🇮🇸 skipandi
🇰🇿 императивті түрде
🇬🇪 იმპერატიულად
🇦🇿 əmr şəklində
🇲🇽 imperativamente
Word origin
The word 'imperatively' is derived from the adjective 'imperative,' which comes from the Latin word 'imperativus,' meaning 'expressing a command.' The adverb form 'imperatively' has been used in the English language to convey a sense of authority, urgency, or insistence, dating back to the 16th century. It is often employed in contexts where commands, orders, or instructions need to be emphasized or underscored with a sense of importance.