urgent Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite compelling immediate action
    pressing.
    • too pressing to permit of longer delay
    • the urgent words `Hurry! Hurry!'
    • bridges in urgent need of repair

WordNet

Ur"gent adjective
Etymology
L. urgens, p. pr. of urgere: cf. F. urgent. See Urge.
Definitions
  1. Urging; pressing; besetting; plying, with importunity; calling for immediate attention; instantly important. "The urgent hour." Shak.
    Some urgent cause to ordain the contrary. Hooker.
    The Egyptians were urgent upon the people that they might send them out of the land in haste. Ex. xii. 33.

Webster 1913