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emer·​gence | \ i-ˈmər-jən(t)s How to pronounce emergence (audio) \

Definition of emergence

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 some sense, the emergence of the ossicle may have increased the odds of our being here. — Jim Daley, Scientific American, "Now Hear This: New Fossils Reveal Early Ear-Bone Evolution," 5 Dec. 2019 In protest at the emergence of such apps, four older drivers have set themselves on fire. — The Economist, "InnovationAsian-tiger governments are steering their economies with a lighter touch," 5 Dec. 2019 The emergence of new industries such as fintech and e-commerce has put the focus on data storage norms and protection. — Sangeeta Tanwar, Quartz India, "“The Indian government’s stand on data localisation is a bit of an overkill”," 5 Dec. 2019 Although some scholars have said the Justinianic plague helped trigger major global events such as Islam's rise and the emergence of modern Europe, a group of scientists believe the outbreak didn't cause enough deaths to have done so. — Fox News, "Ancient bubonic plague outbreak might have been exaggerated, study shows," 4 Dec. 2019 AP Photo/Sayyid Abdul Azim) The emergence of fintech startups across Africa working to boost financial inclusion over the past half decade has had some obvious effects. — Yomi Kazeem, Quartz Africa, "Africa’s fintech boom is creating niche ecosystems to power the industry’s future globally," 4 Dec. 2019 Through this method, India became yaws-free in 2016, though the emergence of antibiotic resistance in the spirochete may complicate efforts. — Quanta Magazine, "How to Permanently End Diseases," 3 Dec. 2019 Negative interest rates go mainstream There’s nothing more bizarro in economics than the emergence of negative interest rates. — Fortune Staff, Fortune, "2020 Crystal Ball: Predictions for the Economy, Politics, Technology, and More," 2 Dec. 2019 Horvath's emergence is a welcome addition to the Purdue offense. — Akeem Glaspie, Indianapolis Star, "Told he was a linebacker, Purdue's Zander Horvath proving he's a running back — and more," 30 Nov. 2019

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First Known Use of emergence

1704, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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10 Dec 2019

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“Emergence.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emergence. Accessed 11 December 2019.

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emergence

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English Language Learners Definition of emergence

: the act of becoming known or coming into view : the act of emerging

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emergence

noun
emer·​gence | \ i-ˈmər-jən(t)s How to pronounce emergence (audio) \

Medical Definition of emergence

: a recovering of consciousness (as from anesthesia)

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