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Definition of urgency

urgency

/ˈɜːrdʒənsi/
ur · gen · cy
Adverb:urgently
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Plural:urgencies
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Adjective:urgent
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urgency Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Importance requiring swift action; the state or quality of needing immediate attention.

Example

"The doctors worked with a sense of urgency to stabilize the patient."

2

An earnest and persistent quality in someone's voice, manner, or appeal; insistence.

Example

"She heard the quiet urgency in his voice and knew something was wrong."

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• Rhymes for urgency

• Nearby Words

urchin
urethra
urge
urgency
urgent
urgently
urginea

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 16th century, derived from the adjective 'urgent' and the suffix '-cy', ultimately tracing back to the Latin verb 'urgere', meaning 'to press hard' or 'to drive'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Urgency. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/urgency
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