exigent

adjective ex·i·gent \ˈek-sə-jənt\

: requiring immediate attention : needing to be dealt with immediately

: expecting much time, attention, effort, etc., from other people

Full Definition of EXIGENT

: requiring immediate aid or action <exigent circumstances>

: requiring or calling for much : demanding <an exigent client>

— ex·i·gent·ly adverb

See exigent defined for English-language learners

Latin exigent-, exigens, present participle of exigere to demand — more at exact

First Known Use: 1629

Synonyms: burning, clamant, compelling, critical, crying, dire, emergent, acute, imperative, imperious, importunate, instant, necessitous, pressing, urgent

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