The Emergence Machine

Early

abstract · time · Level 4 · E0

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Emergence definition

Early is a point or period in time preceding a later stage, characterized by a short sequence of events.

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Wiktionary senses

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Historical origin

Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

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thisfoundationsL4L3L2L1L0EarlyLaterDurationMeasurementStageActionFlatQuantityStandardEnergyPatternSpaceTimeE1 concrete → E14 abstract

Neighborhood

Direct prerequisites above, concepts that depend on this one below.

used byprerequisitesProgressive Fami…L9GokottaL10RockabillyL10Rough CutL14EarlyL4StageL2LaterL3E1 concrete → E14 abstract

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Prerequisites

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  • Stage L2 (requires) Theater sense
    Early: A point or period in time preceding a later or more advanced stage, characterized by a relatively short duration or sequence of events.
  • Later L3 (requires)
    Early: A point or period in time preceding a later or more advanced stage, characterized by a relatively short duration or sequence of events.

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