exigent
adjective | /exigent/
a situation calling for immediate attention; urgent
exigent
adjective | /exigent/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMa situation calling for immediate attention; urgent
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Examples
"The flood created exigent conditions requiring immediate rescue."
"Exigent circumstances justified the rapid response."
Mnemonic Trick
EXIGENT → EXIG(e) (urgent) → exigent = exigency = urgent need.
Etymology
From Latin exigent-, exigere “to demand.”
Used for pressing or urgent requirements.
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