E-mĕr'gent, a.
a. [Lat. emergens, p. pr. of emergere; Fr. émergent, Sp. & It. emergente. See EMERGE.]
Sense 1. Rising out of a fluid or any thing that covers or conceals; issuing; coming to light.
The mountains huge appear emergent. Milton.
Sense 2. Suddenly appearing; arising unexpectedly; calling for prompt action; urgent. “Emergent events of Providence.” Bp. Taylor. “Protections granted in emergent danger.” Burke.