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ex⋅i⋅geant
/
ˈɛk
sɪ
dʒənt
;
Fr.
ɛg
ziˈʒɑ̃
/
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[
ek
-si-j
uh
nt
;
Fr.
eg-zee-
zhah
n
]
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–adjective
exigent.
Origin:
< F
ex⋅i⋅gent
/
ˈɛk
sɪ
dʒənt
/
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[
ek
-si-j
uh
nt
]
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–adjective
1.
requiring immediate action or aid; urgent; pressing.
2.
requiring a great deal, or more than is reasonable.
Also,
exigeant.
Origin:
1400–50;
late ME < L
exigent-
(s. of
exigēns
) (prp. of
exigere
to drive out, demand), equiv. to
ex-
ex-
1
+
-ig-
(comb. form of
agere
to drive) +
-ent-
-ent
Related forms:
ex⋅i⋅gent⋅ly,
adverb
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Main Entry:
ex·i·gent
Pronunciation:
'ek-s&-j&nt
Function:
adjective
:
requiring immediate aid or action —see also
EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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