Sekirov Dictionary

emergent

UK /ɪˈmɜːd͡ʒənt/US /ɪˈmɝd͡ʒənt/

adjective 7
noun 1
forms 3

adjective7

Emerging; coming into view or into existence; nascent; new.
Having gameplay that arises from its mechanics, rather than a linear storyline.
That arises at a higher level than that of its components and is not explainable by the behaviour of said components taken individually; having properties as a whole that are more complex than the properties contributed by each of the components individually.
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Arising unexpectedly, especially if also calling for immediate reaction.
- The chief precepts of their priests enjoin the strict keeping of their Lents, which are at least seven months in every year, and are not to be dispensed with on the most emergent necessity. Letter 43 — 1763
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Constituting an emergency.
- Therefore, patients with ulcerative colitis should ideally be treated before they become emergent cases with toxic megacolon or perforation of the colon. — 1987
Taller than the surrounding vegetation.
Having leaves and flowers above the water.

noun1

A plant whose root system grows underwater, but whose shoot, leaves and flowers grow up and above the water.

forms

emergents · more emergent · most emergent

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