Emergently

adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In an emergent manner.

    "I have responded to his call, and have to the best of my ability explained the causes and effects of that defective condition of the Mercantile Marine, which has been much and loudly complained of; and I have, in a full and comprehensive manner, detailed all existing abuses, and suggested those remedial measures which I consider essentially necessary to obtain that system of reform which is so emergently required."

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"I have responded to his call, and have to the best of my ability explained the causes and effects of that defective condition of the Mercantile Marine, which has been much and loudly complained of; and I have, in a full and comprehensive manner, detailed all existing abuses, and suggested those remedial measures which I consider essentially necessary to obtain that system of reform which is so emergently required."

Etymology

From emergent + -ly.

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