Exigent
Adjectiveआवश्यक, अत्यावश्यक, तात्कालिक
Definition
Pressing; demanding immediate action or attention; urgent.
Contextual Sentence: "The Supreme Court termed the rising air pollution in Delhi as an exigent problem requiring immediate intervention."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Think of 'Ex' (exit) + 'igent' (emergency) — an emergency exit demands immediate action.
Synonyms
urgent
critical
imperative
acute
Antonyms
unimportant
trivial
non-urgent
deferrable