emergence

American  

[ih-mur-juhns] / ɪˈmɜr dʒəns /

noun

1. the act or process of emerging. emerging.

2. an outgrowth, as a prickle, on the surface of a plant.

3. Evolution. the appearance of new properties or species in the course of development or evolution.

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Other Word Forms

• nonemergence noun
• reemergence noun

Etymology

Origin of emergence

First recorded in 1640–50; from French, from Medieval Latin; emergency

Example Sentences

German businesses have struggled in the Chinese market due to the emergence of homegrown rivals and weak consumer demand -- German exports to China were down 9.3 percent last year.

From Barron's

Pressures include the emergence of competitors such as stablecoin and fintech firms, in addition to a steady rise in technology costs.

From The Wall Street Journal

An expected emergence out of its financial distress status in 1Q should boost investor confidence and support further stock gains, he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We see this as the emergence of an investment supercycle that parallels other multi-decade cycles such as globalization or the advent of the Internet.”

From Barron's

Investors also liked the emergence of multiyear subscription contracts that offered steady revenue.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• development
• evolution