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emergent

The word “emergent” has 3 syllables: e-mer-gent

It's pronounced as /ɪˈmɝːdʒənt/

What is synonym and antonym for emergent?

In the thesaurus, “emergent” has 35 synonyms and 11 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for emergent along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for emergent

Antonyms for emergent

  • incidental
  • low-pressure
  • minor
  • negligible
  • noncritical
  • nonthreatening
  • nonurgent
  • safe
  • stable
  • trivial
  • unimportant

Meanings of emergent

  • noun
    1. A plant whose root system grows underwater, but whose shoot, leaves and flowers grow up and above the water.
  • adjective
    1. Emerging; coming into view or into existence; nascent; new.
    2. Arising unexpectedly, especially if also calling for immediate reaction; constituting an emergency.
    3. Taller than the surrounding vegetation.
    4. (of a water-dwelling plant) Having leaves and flowers above the water.
    5. Having gameplay that arises from its mechanics, rather than a linear storyline.
    6. Having properties as a whole that are more complex than the properties contributed by each of the components individually.

Example Sentences

  • The scientist focused on studying emergent properties in complex systems.
  • New emergent trends are reshaping the digital landscape.
  • The doctor treated the patient in the emergent care unit.
  • Researchers observed emergent behaviors among the animal groups.
  • The artist explored the idea of emergent patterns in nature.

On this page you'll find 46 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to emergent, such as: acute, burning, clamant, compelling, critical, crucial, crying.

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nascent

young

youngish

youthful

necessitous

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