emergence

noun

emer·​gence i-ˈmər-jən(t)s 

1

: the act or an instance of emerging

2

: any of various superficial outgrowths of plant tissue usually formed from both epidermis and immediately underlying tissues

3

: penetration of the soil surface by a newly germinated plant

Examples of emergence in a Sentence

the emergence of the Internet as an important means of communication

the economy's emergence from a recession

Recent Examples on the Web

In 2020, the emergence of the #BackOffIndia social media campaign reflected a growing impatience among young Nepalis with New Delhi’s overbearing influence and supposed sympathies for the royalist camp within Nepali politics. —Muhib Rahman, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2025

FanDuel’s new push is a response to the rapid emergence of sports prediction markets, like those offered by Kalshi, that have shaken the traditional sports betting companies over the past year. —Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 12 Nov. 2025

Yet, not only has BYU replaced Retzlaff, the Cougars may have even upgraded at the position with the emergence of freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier. —Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2025

Not even Jaxson Dart’s emergence could save him, though Dart’s concussions — and Daboll’s response — likely led to the coach’s downfall. —Chris Branch, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1642, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing emergence

• re-emergence

Rhymes for emergence

• convergence
• divergence
• resurgence
• submergence
• postemergence
• preemergence
• reemergence
• vergence

Kids Definition

emergence

noun

emer·​gence i-ˈmər-jən(t)s 

: the act or an instance of emerging

Medical Definition

emergence

noun

emer·​gence i-ˈmər-jən(t)s 

: a recovering of consciousness (as from anesthesia)