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Webster 1913 Edition

Adj.

[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; calling for prompt action; urgent.

Protection granted in

emergent

danger.

Burke.

–

E-mer′gent-ly

adv.

–

E-mer′gent-ness

Noun.

[R.]

Adj.

Rising out of a fluid or any thing that covers or surrounds.

The mountains huge appear emergent.

Issuing or proceeding from.

Rising out of a depressed state or from obscurity.

Coming suddenly; sudden; casual; unexpected; hence,calling for immediate action or remedy; urgent; pressing; as an emergent occasion.