C1 adjective Formal

exgenent

/ˈɛksɪdʒənt/

Requiring immediate action or attention; pressing or demanding. It is often used to describe urgent circumstances or a person who is extremely demanding and exacting.

Exemplos

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1

The exigent nature of the situation meant we had to leave the building immediately.

The urgent nature of the situation meant we had to leave the building immediately.

2

The court ruled that exigent circumstances justified the search without a warrant.

The court ruled that urgent circumstances justified the search without a warrant.

3

My boss is so exigent; he wants every tiny detail to be perfect by tomorrow morning.

My boss is so demanding; he wants every tiny detail to be perfect by tomorrow morning.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
exigency
Advérbio
exigently
Adjetivo
exigent
Relacionado
exigence
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Dica de memorização

Think of 'Exit' + 'Urgent'. If a situation is exigent, you might need to find an exit fast because the matter is urgent.

Quiz rápido

Due to the __________ circumstances of the flood, the governor declared a state of emergency.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: exigent

Exemplos

1

The exigent nature of the situation meant we had to leave the building immediately.

everyday

The urgent nature of the situation meant we had to leave the building immediately.

2

The court ruled that exigent circumstances justified the search without a warrant.

formal

The court ruled that urgent circumstances justified the search without a warrant.

3

My boss is so exigent; he wants every tiny detail to be perfect by tomorrow morning.

informal

My boss is so demanding; he wants every tiny detail to be perfect by tomorrow morning.

4

Modern scholars must address the exigent moral questions raised by rapid advancements in biotechnology.

academic

Modern scholars must address the pressing moral questions raised by rapid advancements in biotechnology.

5

The company faced exigent financial pressures that required an immediate restructuring of its debt.

business

The company faced pressing financial pressures that required an immediate restructuring of its debt.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
exigency
Advérbio
exigently
Adjetivo
exigent
Relacionado
exigence

Colocações comuns

exigent circumstances urgent or emergency situations
exigent demands very high or pressing requirements
exigent needs immediate and essential requirements
exigent situation a situation requiring immediate action
exigent nature the urgent quality of a task or event

Frases Comuns

meeting exigent needs

fulfilling immediate and critical requirements

the exigencies of war

the urgent requirements and hardships of wartime

exigent duty

a task that cannot be delayed

Frequentemente confundido com

exgenent vs existent

Existent means 'currently living or real,' while exigent means 'urgent or demanding.'

exgenent vs expedient

Expedient refers to something that is convenient or practical for a purpose, while exigent refers to the urgency of the purpose itself.

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Notas de uso

Exigent is a high-level formal word. While it can describe people, it is most frequently used in legal and professional contexts to describe circumstances that allow for a deviation from standard procedures due to urgency.

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Erros comuns

Learners often misspell the word as 'exigant' or confuse its meaning with 'existing' due to the similar sound of the first two syllables.

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Dica de memorização

Think of 'Exit' + 'Urgent'. If a situation is exigent, you might need to find an exit fast because the matter is urgent.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Latin 'exigens', the present participle of 'exigere', meaning 'to drive out, demand, or measure.'

Padrões gramaticais

Used primarily as an attributive adjective (e.g., exigent circumstances). Can be used predicatively after a linking verb (e.g., The situation was exigent).
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Contexto cultural

In American legal terminology, 'exigent circumstances' is a specific phrase used to describe situations where police can enter a home without a warrant to prevent physical harm or the destruction of evidence.

Quiz rápido

Due to the __________ circumstances of the flood, the governor declared a state of emergency.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: exigent

Palavras relacionadas

complement

A2

A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.

compound

A2

Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.

conceive

A2

To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.

confer

A2

To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.

conform

A2

To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.

consecutive

A2

Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

consistency

A2

Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.

disclude

B1

Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.

antiformous

B1

Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.

interspect

B1

Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.

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