Urgent: meaning, definitions and examples

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urgent

 

[ ˈɜːrdʒənt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

time-sensitive

Requiring immediate action or attention; pressing. Urgent tasks are those that need to be dealt with immediately, without delay.

Synonyms

critical, crucial, important, pressing

Examples of usage

  • This is an urgent matter that cannot wait until tomorrow.
  • The patient needs urgent medical attention.
Context #2 | Adjective

request

Conveying a sense of importance or necessity. An urgent request or message is one that needs to be addressed promptly.

Synonyms

compelling, demanding, imperative, insistent

Examples of usage

  • I have an urgent request for you to look into this issue as soon as possible.
  • The urgent message was delivered to the recipient without delay.

Translations

Translations of the word "urgent" in other languages:

🇵🇹 urgente

🇮🇳 तत्काल

🇩🇪 dringend

🇮🇩 mendesak

🇺🇦 терміновий

🇵🇱 pilny

🇯🇵 緊急 (kinkyū)

🇫🇷 urgent

🇪🇸 urgente

🇹🇷 acil

🇰🇷 긴급한 (gingeubhan)

🇸🇦 عاجل

🇨🇿 naléhavý

🇸🇰 naliehavý

🇨🇳 紧急 (jǐnjí)

🇸🇮 nujno

🇮🇸 áríðandi

🇰🇿 шұғыл

🇬🇪 სასწრაფო (sastsrapho)

🇦🇿 təcili

🇲🇽 urgente

Etymology

The word 'urgent' originated from the Latin word 'urgens', which means 'pressing, demanding'. The concept of urgency has always been crucial in human societies as it often involves matters of life and death, prompt action, and prioritization. The word has evolved over time to encompass a sense of immediate importance and necessity in various contexts.

See also: urge.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,912, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.