adj.
Pronunciation: ' ek-s ə -j ə nt
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin exigent-, exigens, present participle of exigere to demand ― more at EXACT
Date: 1629
1 : requiring immediate aid or action < exigent circumstances>
2 : requiring or calling for much : DEMANDING <an exigent client>
– ex · i · gent · ly adverb