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

His emergence not only has elevated Oklahoma’s offense, but also might turn him into a draftable NFL prospect. —Dane Brugler, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025

Since both mRNA and whole-virus vaccines stop or slow the virus from replicating, both types of vaccines help reduce the emergence of resistant viruses. —Deborah Fuller, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025

Scotch in a Growing Global Market Torabhaig’s emergence comes at a time when Scotch whisky is enjoying sustained global growth. —Gina Pace, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025

The scores also reflect the re-emergence of a gender gap in science, technology, engineering and math courses. —Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 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)