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urgent

ur·gent [ úrjənt ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. requiring immediate action: calling for immediate action or attention

2. showing earnestness: showing earnestness or the desire for something to be done quickly

[15th century. Via French< Latin urgent-, present participle of urgere "push, press, compel"]

ur·gen·cy noun
ur·gent·ly adverb
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