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English noun: imperativeness

1. imperativeness (state) the state of demanding notice or attention


SamplesThe insistence of their hunger.
The press of business matters.


Synonymsinsistence, insistency, press, pressure


Broader (hypernym)urgency

2. imperativeness (attribute) the quality of being insistent


SamplesHe pressed his demand with considerable instancy.


Synonymsinstancy


Broader (hypernym)urgency









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