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Definition of Emergent
1. Adjective. Occurring unexpectedly and requiring urgent action. "Emergent repair of an aorta"
2. Adjective. Coming into existence. "An emergent republic"
Definition of Emergent
1. a. Rising or emerging out of a fluid or anything that covers or conceals; issuing; coming to light.
Definition of Emergent
1. a type of aquatic plant [n -S]
Medical Definition of Emergent
1. Any of various plants (as a cattail) rooted in shallow water and having most of the vegetative growth above the water. (09 Oct 1997)