Emergent
mediumNeutral toneih-MUR-junt
adjective
Definition
In the process of coming into being or becoming prominent
Memory hook
EMERGE-NT: currently EMERGING — in the process of coming into being or prominence.
Word roots
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Examples
“Emergent technologies are transforming the industry.”
“The emergent middle class demanded political representation.”
Test yourself
Fill in the blank with the right word:
“______ technologies are transforming the industry.”
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Emergent
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GRE Tip
Emergent is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "nascent" or "developing" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "declining".
Related GRE Words
embryonic
In an early stage of development; rudimentary
inchoate
Just begun; not fully formed or developed
incipient
In an initial stage; beginning to happen or develop
nascent
Just beginning to develop; emerging
evolve
To develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form
abate
To reduce in amount, degree, or intensity
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