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

In 2006, peace was on the horizon again with the emergence of the Islamic Courts Union. —Immigration Lawyer, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025

This year's rainfall will allow those who missed the last emergence of Lake Manly to see the rare phenomenon once again. —Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2025

The casting follows the recent unveiling of Chaturvedi in the title role of the biographical drama tracing Shantaram’s journey from the silent era through his emergence as one of India’s most influential auteurs. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Dec. 2025

In addition to Kreider’s arrival via trade over the summer, the emergence of 19-year-old Beckett Sennecke has given the Ducks even more potency in the paint. —Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 6 Dec. 2025

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)