Urgency: meaning, definitions and examples
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urgency
[ ˈərdʒənsi ]
in a situation
The state or quality of requiring immediate action or attention; a situation requiring immediate action or attention.
Synonyms
criticality, immediacy, importance
Examples of usage
- The urgency of the situation demanded a quick response.
- There is an urgency to find a solution to the problem.
- We need to address this issue with a sense of urgency.
importance
The importance of something requiring swift action.
Synonyms
criticality, immediacy, importance
Examples of usage
- The urgency of the matter cannot be overstated.
- It is of utmost urgency that we take action now.
Translations
Translations of the word "urgency" in other languages:
🇵🇹 urgência
🇮🇳 आपातकाल
🇩🇪 Dringlichkeit
🇮🇩 kegentingan
🇺🇦 терміновість
🇵🇱 pilność
🇯🇵 緊急
🇫🇷 urgence
🇪🇸 urgencia
🇹🇷 aciliyet
🇰🇷 긴급
🇸🇦 إلحاح
🇨🇿 naléhavost
🇸🇰 naliehavosť
🇨🇳 紧急
🇸🇮 nujnost
🇮🇸 neðri
🇰🇿 шұғылдық
🇬🇪 სასწრაფო
🇦🇿 təcili
🇲🇽 urgencia
Word origin
The word 'urgency' originated from the Latin word 'urgentia', which means pressure or insistence. It has been used in the English language since the 16th century. The concept of urgency is deeply rooted in human nature, as the need for immediate action in critical situations is essential for survival and progress.
See also: urgently.