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emergent

/ɪˈmɜːrdʒənt/ adjective · British & US
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What does emergent mean?

adjective

Emerging or coming into existence; developing or becoming apparent. Often used to describe complex systems or phenomena that exhibit unpredictable behavior.

Example

"The emergent properties of the new material made it ideal for use in advanced technologies."

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