exigence

Examples

• All

• As in a new art movement, I think the vitality shows first in a greater exigence and precision with regard to antiquity, and a break with the conventionally recognized "classic," or accepted great works of the past.

  Academic text (2001)

• Another candidate numbered 36 on the list emphasized the importance of "where to go, where to stay, and the exigence of having the specific aims of the trip."

  Academic text (2010)

• Each is driven by the same systematic exigence, the drive to understand things in relation to other things, not just to ourselves.

  Academic text (2003)

• Indeed, the exigence of explaining it led to the development of the central dogmas of the faith (including the Trinity and the Incarnation).

  Academic text (2009)

• The exigence of the situation demanded quick thinking and immediate action from the team.

• The exigence for a swift response to the natural disaster was evident in the community's efforts.

Synonyms

E

emergency

vsexigence

∞ 1.3

A sudden dangerous situation that needs quick action

is about urgent needs or demands even without sudden danger or risk

U

urgency

vsexigence

120 3.3

A situation that needs attention right away because it is very important

focuses on an actual urgent need or demand rather than the abstract quality

E

exigency

vsexigence

• Formal

5 9.1

An urgent situation that needs action right away

is the same meaning but shows a different written form

How Urgent

crisis

∞ 3.1

emergency

∞ 1.3

exigence

• Formal

9.2

urgency

120 3.3

need

∞ 1.0

requirement

687 2.0

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology