emergent Meaning, Definition & Usage

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

L. emergens, p. pr. of emergere.

Rising or emerging out of a fluid or anything that covers or conceals; issuing; coming to light.
The mountains huge appear emergent. Milton.
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.