Meaning & use
emergent
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Newly coming into existence, becoming apparent, or developing rapidly.
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Renewable energy is an emergent industry attracting billions in investment.
Scientists study emergent behavior in ant colonies, where complex patterns arise from simple individual actions.
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In science, "emergent" often describes complex properties or behaviors that arise from simpler interacting parts, a concept known as emergence.
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