English · Adjectives
urgent
/ˈɜː.dʒənt/
[/ˈɜː.dʒənt/]
pressing, immediate
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Needing immediate attention or action.
Example
The doctor sent an urgent message asking the patient to come in today.
The doctor sent an urgent message asking the patient to come in today.
Etymology
From Latin 'urgens' (pressing), from 'urgere' (to press, drive).
How & Where It’s Used
Common in emails, medicine, and emergencies.