emergent Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite occurring unexpectedly and requiring urgent action
    • emergent repair of an aorta
  2. adjective satellite coming into existence
    emerging.
    • an emergent republic

WordNet


E*mer"gent adjective
Etymology
L. emergens, p. pr. of emergere.
Definitions
  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; alling fro prompt action; urgent.
    Protection granted in emergent danger. Burke.
    -- E*mer"gent*ly, adv. -- E*mer"gent*ness, n. R.

Webster 1913