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 alliance said its members also created opportunities for networking; fostered exchange through panels, roundtables and conferences; provided training and acted as laboratories for the emergence of new narratives, new media, and new technologies. —Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 29 Nov. 2024

Their emergence this season as a seeming dark horse Cup contender coincided with Ovechkin’s scoring surge. —Rob Rossi, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024

One of the few remaining holdovers from their rebuild, Santander has been as invested in the Orioles’ emergence as legitimate postseason contenders as anyone. —Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 21 Nov. 2024

The photos capture moments of resilience, innovation, and natural beauty, including a young emperor penguin's first leap from a cliff, a rare black tiger in India, and a simultaneous emergence of cicada broods in the U.S. —Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 20 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1704, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing emergence

• re-emergence

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)