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

If the current trajectory continues, Formula 1 may not simply be witnessing the emergence of another race winner. —Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026

One effort to hedge against evolving tennis marketing rules is the emergence of collaborations between designer brands and athletic gear-makers, such as New Balance and Miu Miu, or On and Loewe. —Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 24 May 2026

The rise of Mosier’s career as a professional triathlete and trans activist coincided with Collins’ emergence as one of the most visible LGBTQ advocates in professional sports. —Eryn Mathewson, CNN Money, 24 May 2026

But despite its emergence as the new industry leader, there’s room in the growing space economy for other companies. —Jason Ma, Fortune, 24 May 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)