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EMERGENT

\ɪmˈɜːd͡ʒənt], \ɪmˈɜːd‍ʒənt], \ɪ_m_ˈɜː_dʒ_ə_n_t]\

Definitions of EMERGENT

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Emerging: suddenly appearing: arising unexpectedly: urgent.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

Rising out of that which overwhelms and obscures it; rising into view or notice; proceeding or issuing from any thing; sudden, unexpectedly casual.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Sheridan

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