Question

Select the synonym of the following word:
IMPERATIVE
a. Order
b. Command
c. Suggestion
d. Necessity

Answer 1

Hint: Synonyms are words or phrases that mean exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase. For example- ‘sad’ and ‘depressed’.
Two words that can be interchanged in a context are said to be synonymous relative to that context.

Complete answer:
In the given question, the word ‘imperative’ refers to something that is essential and urgent.
Let us analyze the options given to us in this question:

Option (a.), 'order', refers to a command given by a superior that must be obeyed.
Therefore, option (a.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘imperative’.

Option (b.), ‘command', refers to an authoritative direction or instruction to do something.
Therefore, option (b.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘imperative’.

Option (c.), ‘suggestion', refers to a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection.
Therefore, option (c.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘imperative’.

Option (d.), ‘necessity', refers to the condition of being essential or indispensable.
Therefore, option (d.) is correct as its meaning is synonymous to that of the given word ‘imperative’.

Note: Keep in mind that ‘imperative’ and ‘necessity’ both have a common synonym, which is ‘essential’. If you don’t know the definition of the given word and have only used it in some given context previously, then use the given word in a sentence. Substitute the given word with each word in the options and choose the word which does not conflict with the context provided by the given word.