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 modern emergence of drone warfare The Allag-E interceptor was designed to counter a wide range of drone threats, including reconnaissance drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). —Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 18 Dec. 2025

Some educators across North Texas said taking cellphones away from students takes away the opportunity to teach them to use devices safely, especially with the greater emergence of artificial intelligence. —Lacey Beasley, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025

Five years after the multipurpose hair tool’s emergence as one of TikTok’s earliest viral beauty products, several retailers reported the Air Wrap as one of their top sellers during this year’s Cyber Five holiday shopping stretch. —Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 16 Dec. 2025

The emergence of the data facility has only exacerbated the residents’ predicament. —Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 16 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)