emergence

noun

emer·​gence i-ˈmər-jən(t)s How to pronounce emergence (audio)
Synonyms of emergencenext
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
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Player development and emergence of prospects allowed for aggressive maneuvering. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 Current market anxieties stem from rising oil prices due to Middle East conflicts and the emergence of powerful Chinese AI models like Moonshot AI's Kimi K3. — Michael Foster, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 The emergence of additional Chinese prototypes suggests that competition between the world’s two largest military powers is extending beyond current fifth-generation aircraft into the race for future air dominance. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026 Since ChatGPT’s emergence, Oppenheimer noted, the explosion in capex among the hyperscalers has increasingly eroded their premium cash flows, forcing them to turn to debt and equity markets for funding. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for emergence

Word History

First Known Use

1642, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of emergence was in 1642

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“Emergence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emergence. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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emergence

noun
emer·​gence i-ˈmər-jən(t)s How to pronounce emergence (audio)
: the act or an instance of emerging

Medical Definition

emergence

noun
emer·​gence i-ˈmər-jən(t)s How to pronounce emergence (audio)
: a recovering of consciousness (as from anesthesia)
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