emergent

/ɪˈmɜːrdʒənt/

Definitions

1. adjective

coming into existence or prominence suddenly; developing unexpectedly

“The emergent trends in the tech industry have surprised investors worldwide.”

2. noun

an emergent property or phenomenon

“The team studied the emergent behaviors of complex systems in the lab.”

3. verb

to come into existence or prominence suddenly; to develop unexpectedly

“The new company emerged as a major player in the market.”

Synonyms

  • developing
  • emerging
  • unfolding

Antonyms

  • declining
  • waning