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

Texas' offense still runs through perimeter players Dailyn Swain, Mark and Pope, but Vokietaitis’ emergence has taken a bit of pressure off the trio. —Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 21 Mar. 2026

Taylor said the situation is like the early days of smartphone development and the emergence of Apple and Android as the dominant duo. —Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026

The league exploded in popularity with the emergence of Caitlin Clark in 2024, along with some of the other members of her rookie class. —Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026

Fernández has tied Johnson’s emergence to what Brooklyn is doing right now as a team. —C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 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)