urgency Meaning & Definition
/ˈɜː.d͡ʒən.si/
What Does Urgency Mean?
Urgency is a noun that means The quality or condition of being urgent. It is also used to mean Insistence, pressure, urge.
Urgency: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈɜː.d͡ʒən.si/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Synonyms | exigency and clamancy |
| Plural | urgencies |
Urgency Definition (Noun)
- The quality or condition of being urgent.
the urgency of a demand
- Insistence, pressure, urge.
I have this sudden urgency to use the toilet.
- A sudden and compelling need to urinate or defecate that is difficult to defer.
Synonyms of Urgency
Urgency synonyms and antonyms →Urgency in a Sentence
the urgency of a demand
I have this sudden urgency to use the toilet.
Word Forms & Grammar
urgency (countable and uncountable, plural urgencies)
Words That Rhyme With Urgency
Origin of Urgency
From urgent + -ency[1][2] or Latin urgentia.[1]
Pronouncing Urgency
Urgency is pronounced /ˈɜː.d͡ʒən.si/ and has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (ɜː).
Common Questions About Urgency
What part of speech is urgency?
Urgency is a noun.
What is another word for urgency?
Close synonyms of urgency are exigency and clamancy. See the full list of urgency synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of urgency?
The plural of urgency is urgencies.