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Webster 1913 Edition
Emergent
E-mer′gent
,Adj.
[L.
emergens
, p. pr. of emergere
.] 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; calling for prompt action; urgent.
Protection granted in
– emergent
danger. Burke.
E-mer′gent-ly
, adv.
E-mer′gent-ness
, Noun.
[R.]
Webster 1828 Edition
Emergent
EMERG'ENT
,Adj.
The mountains huge appear emergent.
1.
Issuing or proceeding from.2.
Rising out of a depressed state or from obscurity.3.
Coming suddenly; sudden; casual; unexpected; hence,calling for immediate action or remedy; urgent; pressing; as an emergent occasion.