O
AI-generated image

immediacy

/ɪˈmɛdɪəsi/ noun · British & US
Valid in UKValid in US
Share WhatsApp

What does immediacy mean?

noun

The quality of being immediate; the state of being present or happening at once. A sense of urgency or importance that requires immediate attention.

Example

"The immediacy of the situation demanded a swift response."

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

Words that share this root

What's another word for immediacy?

What's the opposite of immediacy?

Rhymes with immediacy