Exigency

Origin

From Middle French exigence from Late Latin exigentia "urgency" from Latin exigere "to demand"

Full definition of exigency

Noun

1. The demands or requirements of a situation (usually plural.)
2. An urgent situation.
3. A situation requiring extreme effort or attention.

Synonyms

• exigence
• necessity
• urgency

Related terms

• exigent
• exiguity
• exiguous