noun
exigency
Exigency (noun) means What a situation requires, especially when quick action is called for.
noun
1
What a situation requires, especially when quick action is called for.
2
A serious situation that needs great effort right away.
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Etymology
Came from Middle French exigence, from Late Latin exigentia (“urgency”) (from exigēns + -ia), from exigere (“to demand”).
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Rhymes for exigency
agency
latency
urgency
potency
decency
regency
currency
tendency
clemency
leniency
frequency
emergency
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of exigency?
"exigency" (noun) means what a situation requires, especially when quick action is called for.
What is another word for exigency?
Other words for "exigency" include pinch, emergency.
What are the different meanings of exigency?
"exigency" has 2 main meanings: 1. What a situation requires, especially when quick action is called for; 2. A serious situation that needs great effort right away.
