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emergent
CIDE DICTIONARY
emergent, a. [L. emergens, p. pr. of emergere.].
- Rising or emerging out of a fluid or anything that covers or conceals; issuing; coming to light. [1913 Webster]"The mountains huge appear emergent." [1913 Webster]
- Suddenly appearing; arising unexpectedly; calling for prompt action; urgent. [1913 Webster]"Protection granted in emergent danger." [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
emergent, adj.
1 becoming apparent; emerging.
2 (of a nation) newly formed or made independent.
1 becoming apparent; emerging.
2 (of a nation) newly formed or made independent.
THESAURUS
emergent
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