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 | ||