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exigent Definition

exi·gent (ek′sə jənt)

adjective

  1. calling for immediate action or attention; urgent; critical
  2. requiring more than is reasonable; demanding; exacting

Etymology: L exigens, prp. of exigere, to drive out: see exact

exigent Related Forms

ex′i·gently adverb

exigent Synonyms

exigent

modif.

  1. Urgent

    pressing, critical, imperative; see urgent 1.

  2. Demanding

    exacting, severe, oppressive; see difficult 1, severe 1.

exigent Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

circumstance: Since the cargo claimants presented no exigent circumstances requiring a return of the attached funds, maintaining the attachment would not be inequitable.

Browse dictionary entries near exigent

  1. ‹ exigency
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  7. ‹ exhilarating
  8. ‹ exhilarate
  9. ‹ exhilarant
  10. ‹ exhibitory
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