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emergent - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'emergent' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Emergent [ a.]
- Rising or emerging out of a fluid or anything that covers or conceals; issuing; coming to light.
- Suddenly appearing; arising unexpectedly; calling for prompt action; urgent.

Meaning of 'emergent' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . emergent [ s]
Meaning (1):
- coming into existence
Example in sentence:
  • an emergent republic
Meaning (2):
- occurring unexpectedly and requiring urgent action
Example in sentence:
  • emergent repair of an aorta

Nearby Words:

eme emeer emeership emenagogue emend emendable emendately emendation emendator emendatory

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