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

These Starships, and other independent new rockets waiting in the wings, Worden says, are the key to building up the first Martian citadels, and to the emergence of a twin-planet civilization. —Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025

On Friday, Bowden strongly insinuated that Goldschmidt would leave the Yankees in free agency this winter, due mainly to the emergence of 26-year-old Ben Rice as a starting-caliber first baseman. —Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025

Coach Grant Bell is also excited about the emergence of some talented younger players, including sophomore middle hitter Maya Mastalski and sophomore outside hitter Miah Galambos. —Dave Melton, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025

But August historically marks the emergence of a more active pattern with disturbances moving off the coast of Africa and making the long march over the warm, storm-feeding waters of the Atlantic. —Robin Webb, Sun Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1704, 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)