emergence

noun

emer·​gence i-ˈmər-jən(t)s How to pronounce emergence (audio)
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
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The alternative proposition is emergence, which states that qualitatively novel properties are found in more complex systems that can never, even in principle, be derived or computed from fundamental laws, principles, and entities. Big Think, 16 Oct. 2025 That includes the emergence of Rico Dowdle and quarterback Bryce Young. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025 The platinum-selling LP, which earned D'Angelo Grammy nominations for best R&B album and best male R&B vocal performance, marked the emergence of neo-soul, an experimental branch of soul music known for its fusion with genres such as funk, jazz fusion, hip-hop and rock. Edward Segarra, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025 The surprise re-emergence of tariff conflict risks grinding equities sideways, if not worse. Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for emergence

Word History

First Known Use

1704, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of emergence was in 1704

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“Emergence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emergence. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

emergence

noun
emer·​gence i-ˈmər-jən(t)s How to pronounce emergence (audio)
: the act or an instance of emerging

Medical Definition

emergence

noun
emer·​gence i-ˈmər-jən(t)s How to pronounce emergence (audio)
: a recovering of consciousness (as from anesthesia)
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