Imperatively: meaning, definitions and examples

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imperatively

 

[ ɪmˈpɛrətɪvli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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.
Context #2 | Adverb

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,873, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.