Dictionary Entry
emergent behaviour
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Meaning
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behaviour of a system that cannot be predicted from the properties of its individual components — arising from the structure of interactions
Example Sentence
The flock’s smooth turns are emergent behaviour, not commanded by any single bird.
Usage Note
Use when explaining why traffic jams, bird flocks, or market crashes act in ways no single car, bird, or trader intended.