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noun
The demands or requirements of a situation which often demand immediate action.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, in-plural, uncountable
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noun
An urgent situation, one requiring extreme effort or attention.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: emergency, pinch
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: crisis
noun
a pressing or urgent situation
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: crisis
History
From Middle French exigence, from Late Latin exigentia (“urgency”) (from exigēns + -ia), from exigere (“to demand”).
Across languages
12 source translations are retained for this English entry.
