imperative : Idioms & Phrases


categorical imperative

  • noun the moral principle that behavior should be determined by duty
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hypothetical imperative

  • noun a principle stating the action required to attain a desired goal
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imperative form

  • noun a mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener's behavior
    imperative form; jussive mood; imperative.
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imperative mood

  • noun a mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener's behavior
    imperative form; jussive mood; imperative.
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