(Latin grammar) present imperative (second-person forms only); compare second imperative

(Latin grammar, uncountable) The future imperative mood (second- and third-person forms possible); indicating a command that is to be carried out both now and in future.

(biology) The needs of living organisms required to perpetuate their existence and survival.

plural of imperative mood

(programming) a programming paradigm that describes the computation in statements

(ethics) A practice, policy, or state of affairs which is required and justified by the fact that it is morally right.

plural of imperative language

(philosophy) A formula that tells one how to act in order to achieve a specific goal, without reflecting on the value of the goal itself. Such an imperative is conditional, i.e., it would only motivate one who already shares the end goal in question.

Ellipsis of Northwest Territorial Imperative.

The plan to establish a white ethnostate in the northwestern United States.