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

Purcell frames the emergence of AI tech as part of a longer-term trend in media. —Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2025

His emergence comes just in time for Diggs’ first trip back to Buffalo since the Bills jettisoned him to Houston via trade. —Chad Graff, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025

Despite the emergence of large-scale vision models, diverse datasets, and advancements in data infrastructure , visual AI remains extremely challenging. —Brian Moore, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025

But even Waller’s sudden emergence from retirement and injury that could not lift the pall cast by what could be Hill’s long-term absence. —Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 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)