Imperative vs Compulsive - What's the difference?
imperative | compulsive |
essential
(computing theory) Having a semantics that incorporates mutable variables.
(grammar) of, or relating to the imperative mood
Expressing a command; authoritatively or absolutely directive.
* Bishop Hall
(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.
(countable, grammar) A verb in imperative mood.
(countable) An essential action, a must: something which is imperative.
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uncontrolled or reactive and unconscious
* 1990 , :
Having power to compel; exercising or applying compulsion.
* Sharp
As adjectives the difference between imperative and compulsive
is that imperative is essential while compulsive is uncontrolled or reactive and unconscious.As nouns the difference between imperative and compulsive
is that imperative is 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 while compulsive is one who exhibits compulsive behaviours.imperative
English
Alternative forms
*Adjective
(en adjective)- It is imperative that you come here right now.
- imperative orders
- The suits of kings are imperative .
Noun
- The verbs in sentences like "Do it!" and "Say what you like!" are in the imperative .
- Visiting Berlin is an imperative .
Synonyms
* (grammatical mood) imperative moodDerived terms
* first imperative (Latin grammar) * second imperative (Latin grammar) * categorical imperativeCoordinate terms
* (in grammar) assertoric, interrogativecompulsive
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- Under this Act, the term "disability" shall not include—...(2) compulsive gambling, kleptomania, or pyromania; or...
- Religion is inconsistent with all compulsive motives.