adj
exigent
Exigent (adj) means needing to be dealt with straight away.
adj
1
Needing to be dealt with straight away.
2
Needing a great deal of effort or attention.
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Etymology
From Latin exigēns, present active participle of exigō (“demand, require”). Doublet of exigeant.
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What is the meaning of exigent?
"exigent" (adj) means needing to be dealt with straight away.
What is another word for exigent?
Other words for "exigent" include clamant, instant, crying, exacting, insistent.
What are the different meanings of exigent?
"exigent" has 2 main meanings: 1. Needing to be dealt with straight away; 2. Needing a great deal of effort or attention.
