Exigent - definition of exigent by The Free Dictionary Having or making urgent demands; demanding: "Some citizens seized the offending material and made a bonfire of it to the gratification of an exigent crowd" (Garry Wills)
American Heritage Dictionary Entry: exigent Having or making urgent demands; demanding: "Some citizens seized the offending material and made a bonfire of it to the gratification of an exigent crowd" (Garry Wills)
exigent | Meaning, Grammar Guide Usage Examples | Ludwig. guru "Exigent" often implies a more formal or critical need than "urgent" While both indicate immediacy, "exigent" suggests a situation that demands immediate action due to its critical or imperative nature