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compound imperative

noun — 2 senses

compound imperative

noun
1

Grammar, Human sciences, Linguistics, Sciences Two or more imperative clauses joined in a single sentence

  • e.g. speak now or forever hold your peace
2

Grammar, Human sciences, Linguistics, Sciences In some languages A word constructed from the imperative of a verb plus one or more pronouns

  • e.g. (in Italian) portiamoglieli - let's take them to him

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