Definition of Emergent

1. Adjective. Occurring unexpectedly and requiring urgent action. "Emergent repair of an aorta"

Similar to: Sudden
Derivative terms: Emergency

2. Adjective. Coming into existence. "An emergent republic"
Exact synonyms: Emerging
Similar to: Nascent
Derivative terms: Emerge, Emergence

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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Emergent

emergency exit
emergency landing
emergency medical services
emergency medical service communication systems
emergency medical technicians
emergency medicine
emergency medicine
emergency nursing
emergency physician
emergency procedure
emergency room
emergency supplies kit
emergency theory
emergency treatment
emergent (current term)
emergent (current term)
emergents
emergent evolution
emergent evolution
emerges
emerging
emerging viruses
emeried
emeries
emerita
emeritae
emeritas
emeriti
emeritus
emerod

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