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

The emergence of Netflix series Drive To Survive two years later was a catalyst for a new wave of popularity in the States, not to mention the addition of races in Miami and Las Vegas, which, alongside Austin, bolstered the American presence on the F1 calendar. —Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 7 Mar. 2026

Not just a head start; warmer winters and earlier emergence can also lead to more insect generations per year. —Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026

While the emergence of the likes of Myles Lewis-Skelly, Ethan Nwaneri and Max Dowman is rightly celebrated, the economic reality is that Arsenal need to maximise revenues from the academy to drive sustainable success. —James McNicholas, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026

Through its efforts to champion new stars like Junior and Cano, Rancho Humilde helped to popularize the style; Junior and Cano’s 2019 collaborative album with Don Sanchez — simply titled Corridos Tumbados — was a key moment in the subgenre’s emergence. —Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 5 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)