Emergent: meaning, definitions and examples

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emergent

 

[ ษชหˆmษœหrdส’ษ™nt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

developing situation

The term 'emergent' refers to something that is coming into existence or is in the process of developing. It is often used in contexts where new phenomena are arising from complex interactions within a system. The concept emphasizes the importance of understanding these new occurrences as they can lead to innovative solutions or unexpected challenges. In various fields such as biology and sociology, emergent properties signify characteristics that arise when individual components interact in a complex manner.

Synonyms

developing, emerging, rising, unfolding.

Examples of usage

  • The emergent behaviors of the ants showcased their ability to work as a collective.
  • Emergent technologies are reshaping how we communicate and interact.
  • In emergent economies, new markets and opportunities can rapidly develop.

Translations

Translations of the word "emergent" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น emergente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคฆเคฏเคฎเคพเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช emergent

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ muncul

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตะผะตั€ะดะถะตะฝั‚ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ emergentny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‡บ็พใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉmergent

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ emergente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท acil

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท emergent

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุงุดุฆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ emergentnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ emergentnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ–ฐๅ…ด็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ emergent

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ emergent

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะฐะนะดะฐ ะฑะพะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ•แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผnasibษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ emergente

Etymology

The word 'emergent' has its roots in the Latin word 'emergere', which means 'to rise up' or 'to come out'. This Latin term is composed of 'e-' meaning 'out' and 'mergere' meaning 'to dip or plunge'. Over time, 'emergent' evolved in English during the late 19th century and began to describe new or unforeseen circumstances that spring forth from a given situation. In academic and scientific discourse, the term has been extensively used to explain the occurrence of complex systems where the collective properties become more significant than the individual parts. Its application spans various domains, including philosophy, mathematics, and ecology, often signifying the importance of looking beyond the obvious to grasp more intricate underlying patterns.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,020, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.