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urgent adjective. L15.
[Old & mod. French from Latin urgent- pres. ppl stem of urgere URGE verb: see -ENT.]
Demanding or requiring prompt action or attention; pressing. L15.
I. Murdoch But it's urgent, it's a matter of days and hours. Peace News The Guaymi example..the most urgent illustration of the unacceptable face of RTZ.
b. Of a statement etc.: expressing a need for prompt action or attention. E17.
C. S. Forester Hornblower walked over to him with an urgent request...'My parole expires in ten minutes, sir'. J. May If life's force is still urgent within you,..you should remain here.
Strongly stimulating or exciting; compelling, driving. M16.
Moving with great force or impetus. Formerly also spec., (of time) passing quickly, pressing. Chiefly poet. M16.
Pressing in demand; importunate, insistent. Also foll. by for, on, that. M16.
O. Manning The urgent advocacy made Clarence sit up, sobered. Oxford Diocesan Magazine The APMs are urgent that their ministry should be fully understood.
b. Having an eager wish or desire to do. M18.
Oppressive; severe. M16-L17.
urgently adverb E16.
urgentness noun (long rare or obsolete) urgency L16.