What does "Imperative" mean?

absolutely necessary

Synonym: essential Opposite: optional

"Imperative" in a sentence

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But it is imperative that you believe in something.

Euphoria S1E9

I know this is hard, but it's imperative--

Inception

I think in order to be a ladies'man, it's imperative that people don't know you're a ladies'man, so I kind of play that close to the chest.

The Office S1E6

It's imperative that I bathe.

Gossip Girl S1E14

"Imperative" in TV shows & movies

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