coming into view or notice; issuing.

emerging; rising from a liquid or other surrounding medium.

coming into existence, esp. with political independence

the emergent nations of Africa.

arising casually or unexpectedly.

calling for immediate action; urgent.

Evolution . displaying emergence.

Ecology . an aquatic plant having its stem, leaves, etc., extending above the surface of the water.

adjective

declining , dependent

adjective

appearing , budding , coming , developing , efflorescent , emanant , emanating , issuing forth , outgoing , rising , crying , dire , exigent , imperative , instant , pressing , urgent , resulting