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

Based on the comic book series created by Jeff Lemire, the show takes place in a post-apocalyptic world where a mysterious disease, dubbed the Sick, has killed most of the human population and coincides with the emergence of hybrid human-animal children. —Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 10 June 2024

The emergence has already begun in some regions, and the cicadas will be visible in several states, including Illinois, Iowa, Georgia, and Tennessee. —Chantelle Lee, TIME, 24 May 2024

Most of the cicadas are either above ground, or are still making their way up, but either way, this year's emergence is in full swing. —Emily Deletter, USA TODAY, 22 May 2024

Big Tech companies, Microsoft included, are operating under unprecedented government scrutiny globally, and AI’s emergence has only increased that attention. —Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 20 May 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)