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

Other priorities include examining the emergence of early states, imperial capitals, and major Bronze Age civilizations. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Nov. 2026

First and foremost, Osder and Youmans use Odeh’s murder as a lens through which to examine the militarization of Jewish extremism at home and abroad (with an emphasis on the emergence of ultra-nationalist JDL founder Meir Kahane). — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2026

Just as the Chicano movement welcomed new interpretations of Latinidad, the emergence of Día de los Muertos events has welcomed alternative spins on the holiday. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Taylor’s emergence after missing eight games last season with a broken collarbone has been a blessing for a Georgia receiving group missing six of its top seven pass catchers from last year. — Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 28 Oct. 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)