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urgency

/ urgency /
noun

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
pressing importance requiring speedy action
"the urgency of his need"
Type of:
importance
Kinds of:
edge sharpness imperativeness insistence insistency
noun Sense 2
an urgent situation calling for prompt action
"I''ll be there, barring any urgencies"
"they departed hurriedly because of some great urgency in their affairs"
Type of:
situation
noun Sense 3
the state of being urgent; an earnest and insistent necessity
Type of:
necessity
Kinds of:
hurry haste imperativeness insistence insistency
noun Sense 4
insistent solicitation and entreaty
"his importunity left me no alternative but to agree"
Type of:
solicitation
Derived:
recommend urge advocate
Semantic Complexity
51%
Sense Count
4
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
17
Times Searched
21
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importance edge sharpness imperativeness insistence insistency situation necessity hurry haste solicitation