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exigent
 
SYLLABICATION:ex·i·gent
PRONUNCIATION:  ks-jnt
ADJECTIVE:1. Requiring immediate action or remedy. See synonyms at urgent. 2. Requiring much effort or expense; demanding.
ETYMOLOGY:Latin exigns, exigent-, present participle of exigere, to demand. See exact.
OTHER FORMS:exi·gent·ly —ADVERB
 
 
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