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Definition of Exigent
1. Adjective. Demanding attention. "An instant need"
Exact synonyms: Clamant, Crying, Insistent, Instant
Similar to: Imperative
Derivative terms: Exigency, Exigency, Insistency, Instancy
Similar to: Imperative
Derivative terms: Exigency, Exigency, Insistency, Instancy
2. Adjective. Requiring precise accuracy. "Became more exigent over his pronunciation"
Definition of Exigent
1. a. Exacting or requiring immediate aid or action; pressing; critical.
2. n. Exigency; pressing necessity; decisive moment.
Definition of Exigent
1. Adjective. Urgent; needing immediate action. ¹
2. Adjective. Demanding; needing great effort. ¹
3. Noun. (archaic) Extremity; end; limit; pressing urgency ¹
4. Noun. (obsolete UK legal) The name of a writ in proceedings before outlawry. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Exigent
1. urgent [adj] - See also: urgent