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Exigence: meaning, definitions and examples

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exigence

 

[ ˌɛɡ.zɪˈdʒɛns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

urgent need

Exigence refers to an urgent need or demand that requires immediate attention or action. It often arises in contexts where circumstances are pressing, necessitating a quick response or solution. In rhetoric, exigence can refer to the situation that motivates a speaker or writer to communicate. Addressing an exigence effectively can influence the outcome of a situation or the persuasiveness of an argument.

Synonyms

demand, necessity, requirement, urgency

Examples of usage

  • The exigence for medical supplies during a pandemic was unprecedented.
  • In the debate, the speaker highlighted the exigence of climate change.
  • The exigence of the crisis prompted quick government action.

Translations

Translations of the word "exigence" in other languages:

🇵🇹 exigência

🇮🇳 आवश्यकता

🇩🇪 Anforderung

🇮🇩 permintaan

🇺🇦 вимога

🇵🇱 wymóg

🇯🇵 要求

🇫🇷 exigence

🇪🇸 exigencia

🇹🇷 gereksinim

🇰🇷 요구

🇸🇦 مطالبة

🇨🇿 požadavek

🇸🇰 požiadavka

🇨🇳 要求

🇸🇮 zahteva

🇮🇸 kröfur

🇰🇿 талап

🇬🇪 მოთხოვნა

🇦🇿 tələb

🇲🇽 exigencia

Word origin

The word 'exigence' has its roots in the Latin term 'exigentia,' which translates to 'necessity' or 'urgency.' The Latin word is derived from 'exigere,' meaning 'to demand or require.' The term made its way into Middle French as 'exigence' before entering the English language around the late 19th century. 'Exigence' has been employed in various fields, including literature and rhetoric, to express the need for action or response in particular situations. Over time, it evolved to embody not just the concept of urgency but also the underlying motives that compel individuals or groups to address specific issues.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,136, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.