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

Yet despite this dominance, the emergence of world-beating IP from South Korea and China, including games, animations, movies and streaming shows, has seemingly threatened the longtime supremacy of regional pop culture powerhouse Japan. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025

The goal of the initiative is to empower Chinese designers to build strong brands and business capabilities, fostering the emergence of local Chinese houses with the potential to scale globally and create synergies with brands under Kering. —Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025

Fannin’s emergence as a reliable pass catcher for the Browns’ offense only stoked the fire around the Njoku rumors. —Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025

The emergence of new potential competitors in the market from names like Amgen, Roche and Zealand Pharma is only putting more pressure on Novo Nordisk to win back share. —Annika Kim Constantino,bertha Coombs, CNBC, 5 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)