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surgent

/sɜːrdʒənt/ adjective · British & US
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What does surgent mean?

adjective

Rising or increasing rapidly; becoming more urgent or pressing. Often used to describe a situation or feeling that is becoming more intense or critical.

Example

"The company's financial struggles created a surgent sense of urgency among investors."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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