exigency
[ ek-si-juhn-see, ig-zij-uhn- ]
/ ˈɛk sɪ dʒən si, ɪgˈzɪdʒ ən- /
noun, plural ex·i·gen·cies.
exigent state or character; urgency.
Usually exigencies.
the need, demand, or requirement intrinsic to a circumstance, condition, etc.: the exigencies of city life.
a case or situation that demands prompt action or remedy; emergency: He promised help in any exigency.
Also
ex·i·gence.
Origin of exigency
SYNONYMS FOR exigency
Words nearby exigency
exhort,
exhortation,
exhortative,
exhume,
exigeant,
exigency,
exigent,
exigible,
exiguous,
exilarch,
exile
Example sentences from the Web for exigency
British Dictionary definitions for exigency
exigency
exigence (ˈɛksɪdʒəns)
/ (ˈɛksɪdʒənsɪ, ɪɡˈzɪdʒənsɪ) /
noun plural -gencies or -gences
the state of being exigent; urgency
(often plural)
an urgent demand; pressing requirement
an emergency