emergent
[ ih-mur-juhnt ]
/ ɪˈmɜr dʒənt /
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adjective
noun
Ecology. an aquatic plant having its stem, leaves, etc., extending above the surface of the water.
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Origin of emergent
1350–1400; Middle English (<Middle French ) <Latin ēmergent- (stem ofēmergēns) arising out of, present participle of ēmergere to emerge
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British Dictionary definitions for emergent
emergent
/ (ɪˈmɜːdʒənt) /
adjective
coming into being or noticean emergent political structure
(of a nation) recently independent
noun
an aquatic plant with stem and leaves above the water
Derived forms of emergent
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Scientific definitions for emergent
emergent
[ ĭ-mûr′jənt ]
Rooted below a body of water or in an area that is periodically submerged but extending above the water level. Used of aquatic plants such as cattails, rushes, or cord grass.
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