urgency | Origin and meaning of urgency by Online Etymology Dictionary

urgency (n.)

the state of being urgent; an earnest and insistent necessity;

urgency (n.)

pressing importance requiring speedy action;

the urgency of his need

urgency (n.)

an urgent situation calling for prompt action;

they departed hurriedly because of some great urgency in their affairs

urgency (n.)

insistent solicitation and entreaty;

Synonyms: importunity / urging

urgency (n.)