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e⋅mer⋅gent

  [i-mur-juhnt]
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–adjective
1. coming into view or notice; issuing.
2. emerging; rising from a liquid or other surrounding medium.
3. coming into existence, esp. with political independence: the emergent nations of Africa.
4. arising casually or unexpectedly.
5. calling for immediate action; urgent.
6. Evolution. displaying emergence.
–noun
7. Ecology. an aquatic plant having its stem, leaves, etc., extending above the surface of the water.
Origin:
1350–1400; ME (< MF) < L ēmergent- (s. ofēmergēns) arising out of, prp. of ēmergere to emerge

Related forms:
e⋅mer⋅gent⋅ly, adverb
e⋅mer⋅gent⋅ness, noun
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e·mer·gent   (ĭ-mûr'jənt)   
adj.  
    1. Coming into view, existence, or notice: emergent spring shoots; an emergent political leader.
    2. Emerging: emergent nations.
    3. Arising or occurring unexpectedly: money laid aside for emergent contingencies.
    4. Demanding prompt action; urgent.
  2. Rising above a surrounding medium, especially a fluid.
    1. Arising or occurring unexpectedly: money laid aside for emergent contingencies.
    2. Demanding prompt action; urgent.
  4. Occurring as a consequence; resultant: economic problems emergent from the restriction of credit.
n.  One that is coming into view or existence: "The giant redwoods . . . outstrip the emergents of the rain forest, which rarely reach two hundred feet" (Catherine Caulfield).
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Emergent

E*mer"gent\, a. [L. emergens, p. pr. of emergere.]

1. Rising or emerging out of a fluid or anything that covers or conceals; issuing; coming to light.

The mountains huge appear emergent. --Milton.

2. Suddenly appearing; arising unexpectedly; calling for prompt action; urgent.

Protection granted in emergent danger. --Burke.

Emergent year (Chron.), the epoch or date from which any people begin to compute their time or dates; as, the emergent year of Christendom is that of the birth of Christ; the emergent year of the United States is that of the declaration of their independence. -- E*mer"gent*ly, adv. -- E*mer"gent*ness, n. [R.]
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Language Translation for : emergent
Spanish: en vías de desarrollo,
German: entstehend, Entwicklungs-…,
Japanese: 新興の
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Main Entry: emer·gent
Pronunciation: i-'m&r-j&nt
Function: adjective
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Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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emergent   (ĭ-mûr'jənt)  Pronunciation Key 
Rooted below a body of water or in an area that is periodically submerged but extending above the water level. Used of aquatic plants such as cattails, rushes, or cord grass.
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