English adjective: emergent | |||
1. | emergent occurring unexpectedly and requiring urgent action | ||
Samples | Emergent repair of an aorta. | ||
Similar | sudden | ||
Antonyms | gradual | ||
2. | emergent coming into existence | ||
Samples | An emergent republic. | ||
Synonyms | emerging | ||
Similar | nascent | ||
Antonyms | dying | ||