nounπShareA plant whose root system grows underwater, but whose shoot, leaves and flowers grow up and above the water."The emergent is a type of water plant, thriving in the pond near my home. "plantbiologynatureecologyorganismenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareEmerging; coming into view or into existence; nascent; new."The new marketing strategy is an emergent idea that we're hoping will boost sales. "phenomenabeingprocessqualityconditionstageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareArising unexpectedly, especially if also calling for immediate reaction; constituting an emergency."The emergent situation at the school required immediate lockdown procedures. "disastersituationeventconditiontimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareTaller than the surrounding vegetation."The emergent tree towered above the shorter trees in the forest, easily visible from miles away. "environmentnatureplantbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(of a water-dwelling plant) Having leaves and flowers above the water."The emergent water lilies in the pond were beautiful, their flowers blooming above the water's surface. "plantnatureenvironmentbiologyecologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareHaving gameplay that arises from its mechanics, rather than a linear storyline."The new video game had an emergent narrative; the story unfolded naturally from the player's choices, not from a predetermined plot. "gamecomputingtechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareHaving properties as a whole that are more complex than the properties contributed by each of the components individually."The team's emergent success in the project came from the unique contributions of each individual member, whose combined skills exceeded the abilities of any one person. "theoryphilosophysciencesystempropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
