emergent
[ ih-mur-juh nt ]
/ ɪˈmɜr dʒənt /
adjective
noun
Ecology.
an aquatic plant having its stem, leaves, etc., extending above the surface of the water.
Origin of emergent
1350–1400; Middle English (< Middle French) < Latin
ēmergent- (stem of
ēmergēns) arising out of, present participle of
ēmergere to
emerge
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emergent
/ (ɪˈmɜːdʒənt) /
adjective
coming into being or notice
an emergent political structure
(of a nation) recently independent
noun
an aquatic plant with stem and leaves above the water
Derived forms of emergent
emergently, adverbScientific 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.