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exigent

/ˈɛk.sɪ.dʒənt/
Meanings
  • adjective

    urgent or requiring immediate action; a situation that cannot wait.

    - "The exigent circumstances demanded an immediate response."
    - "Despite his exigent financial situation, he refused to borrow money."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈɛk.sɪ.dʒənt/



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Rhymes
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requires , supplies , surprises
Variants
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exigent , exigently
Etymology
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From the Latin exigere meaning to demand, require, or press.

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  1. The word exigent is derived from the Latin word exigere, which means to demand or require.

  2. Exigent circumstances are often used in legal and business contexts to describe a situation that requires immediate attention or action.

  3. Exigent situations are often referred to as emergencies.

Related Concepts
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  1. urgent: Related concept, synonym of exigent. Both words describe a situation that requires immediate attention or action.

  2. emergency: Related concept, exigent situations are often referred to as emergencies.

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Exigent is often used in legal and business contexts to describe a situation that requires immediate attention or action.

How to Memorize "exigent"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a situation where there is a fire or other emergency, and the word exigent is used to describe the urgency of the situation.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word exigent with the idea of something that cannot wait and requires immediate attention.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Exigent is when things are Extremely Important and Need Immediate Gathering Together' to remember the meaning of the word.

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To help you remember the word 'exigent', follow these practical tricks with steps:

1. Associate with a story: Imagine a situation where someone is in a dire need and they put up a sign that says 'EXIGENT' to emphasize the urgency of their situation. This will help you remember the word as a state of extreme urgency or necessity.

2. Break it down: Break down the word into syllables, 'ex-i-gent'. Then, try to create a mental image or association for each syllable. For example, 'ex' could remind you of an 'x' mark, which often indicates something that is not allowed or prohibited. 'I' could remind you of someone being very insistent or demanding. 'Gent' could remind you of a gentle or kind person. Putting it all together, you get someone who is insistent or demanding due to a critical situation.

3. Use it in a sentence: Practice using the word 'exigent' in a sentence. For example, 'The firefighters faced exigent circumstances as they battled the blaze.' This will help you get used to the word and its meaning in context.

4. Repeat and review: Repeat the word and its definition several times a day, and review it regularly to help reinforce it in your memory.

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