emergent (redirected from emergents)

e·mer·gent  (-mûrjnt)

adj.

1.

a. Coming into view, existence, or notice: emergent spring shoots; an emergent political leader.

b. Emerging: emergent nations.

2. Rising above a surrounding medium, especially a fluid.

3.

a. Arising or occurring unexpectedly: money laid aside for emergent contingencies.

b. 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  (-mûrjnt)

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.

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	emergent - occurring unexpectedly and requiring urgent action; "emergent repair of an aorta" sudden - happening without warning or in a short space of time; "a sudden storm"; "a sudden decision"; "a sudden cure"
	2.	emergent - coming into existence; "an emergent republic" emerging nascent - being born or beginning; "the nascent chicks"; "a nascent insurgency"

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emergent

adjective developing, coming, beginning, rising, appearing, budding, burgeoning, fledgling, nascent, incipient

Translations

emergent [ɪˈməːdʒənt] adj [nation] → recientemente independizado

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emergent [ɪˈməːdʒənt] adj emergent nation → pays m en voie de développement

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emergent [ɪˈməːdʒənt] adj → jung, aufstrebend

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emergent [ɪˈməːdʒənt] adj emergent nation → paese m in via di sviluppo

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emergent emerge