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EXIGENT
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Dictionary entry overview: What does exigent mean?
• EXIGENT (adjective)
The adjective EXIGENT has 2 senses:
1. demanding attention
2. requiring precise accuracy
Familiarity information: EXIGENT used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Demanding attention
Synonyms:
clamant; crying; exigent; insistent; instant
Context example:
an instant need
Similar:
imperative (requiring attention or action)
Derivation:
exigency (a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action)
exigency (a pressing or urgent situation)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Requiring precise accuracy
Synonyms:
exacting; exigent
Context example:
became more exigent over his pronunciation
Similar:
demanding (requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill)
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