emergenta.[L. emergens, p. pr. of emergere.]1. Rising or emerging out of a fluid or anything that covers or conceals; issuing; coming to light.()The mountains huge appear emergent. (Milton.)2. Suddenly appearing; arising unexpectedly; calling for prompt action; urgent.()Protection granted in emergent danger. (Burke.)Emergent year (Chron.), the epoch or date from which any people begin to compute their time or dates; as, the emergent year of Christendom is that of the birth of Christ; the emergent year of the United States is that of the declaration of their independence.()()