EXIGENCY


Meaning of EXIGENCY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈek-sə-jən(t)-sē, ig-ˈzi-jən(t)- ]

noun

( plural -cies )

Date: 1581

1. : that which is required in a particular situation — usually used in plural

exceptionally quick in responding to the exigencies of modern warfare — D. B. Ottaway

2.

a. : the quality or state of being exigent

b. : a state of affairs that makes urgent demands

a leader must act in any sudden exigency

Synonyms: see juncture

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.