exigency
noun/ˈeksɪdʒənsi/, /ɪɡˈzɪdʒənsi/
/ˈeksɪdʒənsi/, /ɪɡˈzɪdʒənsi/
[countable, usually plural, uncountable] (plural exigencies)
(formal)- a need or demand that you must deal with immediately synonym demand
- the exigencies of war
- The political exigencies facing both leaders mean they must resume talks if violence is to be avoided.
- He put financial exigency before personal sentiment.
Word Originlate 16th cent.: from late Latin exigentia, from Latin exigere ‘enforce’, from ex- ‘thoroughly’ + agere ‘perform’.Want to learn more?
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