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

On the hardware side, expect to see the emergence of totally new types of computers over the next half-decade with fundamentally different performance and power profiles. — Rob Toews, Forbes.com, 22 June 2026

Even with the emergence of Daniss Jenkins, the Pistons still need some help for Cade Cunningham in the backcourt. — Zach Harper, New York Times, 21 June 2026

In 2022, just a year after Travelers had extended its title-sponsor role through 2030,the PGA Tour was facing an existential crisis, one triggered by the sudden emergence of the LIV Golf League. — Nick Pietruszkiewicz, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2026

The result is the emergence of what could be described as a parallel informational universe. — Sreedhar Potarazu, Baltimore Sun, 20 June 2026

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)