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emergent
/ɪˈmɜːrdʒənt/
Definition
1
Coming into existence or becoming prominent; arising as a natural consequence or byproduct of complex systems.
2
In the process of developing, evolving, or beginning to manifest.
3
Specifically referring to properties that arise from the interaction of parts but are not present in the individual components themselves.
Examples
My desire to quit my job became an emergent property of my boss’s decision to schedule a 5 PM meeting on a Friday.
The emergent chaos in the kitchen was perfectly explained by three toddlers and a bowl of glitter.
His sudden emergent interest in DIY home repair was inversely proportional to the amount of actual progress made on the broken faucet.