emergent
UK: ɪˈmɜːdʒənt | US: ɪˈmɜːrdʒənt
adj. coming into view or existence; newly formed or noticed
adj. (ecology) relating to plants or parts of plants that rise above water or ground
adj. (philosophy/systems theory) arising from interactions of simpler components
The word "emergent" traces back to Latin emergere (e- "out" + mergere "to dip"), meaning "to rise out of a liquid." Over time, it evolved to describe anything coming into view or existence, whether literal (e.g., plants emerging from water) or abstract (e.g., emergent properties in science). The suffix -ent marks it as an adjective, preserving the active sense of "arising."
The emergent sunlight after the storm lifted everyone’s spirits.
Lotus leaves are emergent aquatic plants, floating above the water’s surface.
In complex systems, emergent behaviors often surprise researchers.
Her talent as a leader became emergent during the crisis.
The emergent nation faced both opportunities and challenges.