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emergent

🇬🇧 UK/ɪ'mɜːdʒ(ə)nt/🇺🇸 US/i'mә:dʒәnt/
C2

Definitions

adj.

Newly arising or coming into existence; arising unexpectedly and requiring urgent action

新兴的;突现的;紧急的

n.

A plant rooted underwater with its upper parts growing above the water surface

挺水植物(根在水下、茎叶露出水面的植物)

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
eout of, former
+
mergsink, plunge, dip
+
entperforming, being in a state
=emergent

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Artificial intelligence is an emergent technology reshaping industries.

  • 2.

    Emergent economies in Asia show strong growth potential.

  • 3.

    The emergent issues require immediate attention.

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