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emergent

e·mer·gent [ i múrjənt ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. new: appearing, arising, occurring, or developing, especially for the first time

2. U.K. politics 
Same as  emerging (sense 2)




noun  (plural emer·gents)
Definition:
 
1. plant with upper parts above water: a plant that has its roots under water but its upper part above the surface

2. tall tree: a forest tree that stands taller than surrounding trees

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