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

In the mid-2010s, the emergence of daily fantasy sports offered further evidence that a prohibition on legalized gambling was not working. — Made By History, TIME, 20 Mar. 2025

The emergence of Dogequest adds a new dimension to the ongoing controversy, raising questions about data security and the potential risks faced by Tesla owners. —Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025

New Frontier: Vision-Language Models The emergence of vision language models (VLMs) offers a promising new approach. —Xingjian "xj" Zhang, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025

Gillispie’s emergence will allow the Marlins to have Valente Bellozo (3.67 ERA in 13 Marlins starts last season) and prospect Adam Mazur begin the season in Triple A Jacksonville’s rotation. —Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 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)