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EXIGENCY

(noun)

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There are 3 meanings of the word Exigency.

Exigency - as a noun

A pressing or urgent situation

Example: "The health-care exigency"

A sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action

Example: "He never knew what to do in an emergency"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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That which is required in a particular situation —usually used in plural.

Example: "The trench maps used in the great war resulted from the exigencies of war."

Example Sentences

"The doctor had to leave immediately due to an exigency at the hospital."
"The police officer acted swiftly to handle the exigency of the situation."
"The government declared a state of emergency due to the exigency of the natural disaster."
"The rescue team acted swiftly in response to the exigency of the trapped hikers."
"The manager mobilized extra staff to meet the exigency of the busy holiday season."
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Word Game Points

Is EXIGENCY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, exigency is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EXIGENCY has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.

Is EXIGENCY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, exigency is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EXIGENCY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is EXIGENCY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, exigency is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EXIGENCY has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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