adjective
- Having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue.
- usage: "the scientist corresponds with colleagues in order to learn about matters relevant to her own research"
Relevant and Imperative
WordNet 3.0 © 2006 by Princeton University
- (a.) Bearing upon or properly applying to, the case in hand; pertinent; applicable.
- (a.) Sufficient to support the cause.
- (a.) Relieving; lending aid or support.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
noun
- A mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener's behavior.
- synonyms: imperative mood, jussive mood, imperative form
- Some duty that is essential and urgent.
adjective
- Requiring attention or action.
- usage: "as nuclear weapons proliferate, preventing war becomes imperative"; "requests that grew more and more imperative"
- Relating to verbs in the imperative mood. .
WordNet 3.0 © 2006 by Princeton University
- (n.) The imperative mood; also, a verb in the imperative mood.
- (a.) Not to be avoided or evaded; obligatory; binding; compulsory; as, an imperative duty or order.
- (a.) Expressive of command; containing positive command; authoritatively or absolutely directive; commanding; authoritative; as, imperative orders.
- (a.) Expressive of commund, entreaty, advice or exhortation; as, the imperative mood.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary