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(uncountable, grammar) The grammatical mood expressing an order (see jussive). In English, the imperative form of a verb is the same as that of the bare infinitive.

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imperative

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ɪmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/

Noun

uncountable countable

(uncountable, grammar) The grammatical mood expressing an order (see jussive). In English, the imperative form of a verb is the same as that of the bare infinitive.

Japanese Meaning

命令法：命令や依頼などを表現する文法的法。動詞の原形（裸の不定詞）と同形の場合がある。

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Understanding the imperative is essential for giving clear commands in English.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

英語で明確な命令を出すには、命令法を理解することが不可欠だ。

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(uncountable, grammar) The grammatical mood expressing an order (see jussive). In English, the imperative form of a verb is the same as that of the bare infinitive.