emergent vs naissant

emergent

noun
  • A plant whose root system grows underwater, but whose shoot, leaves and flowers grow up and above the water. 

adj
  • Having leaves and flowers above the water. 

  • Having gameplay that arises from its mechanics, rather than a linear storyline. 

  • Having properties as a whole that are more complex than the properties contributed by each of the components individually. 

  • Arising unexpectedly, especially if also calling for immediate reaction. 

  • Taller than the surrounding vegetation. 

  • Constituting an emergency. 

  • Emerging; coming into view or into existence; nascent; new. 

naissant

adj
  • Having only its forepart shown, especially if because it is issuing from an ordinary or division of the field. 

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