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

Wells Fargo’s recent emergence from its own regulatory orders shows investors that it can be done.

From The Wall Street Journal

Another reason to invest in Asia, Hsiao adds, is the emergence of “parallel universes,” whereby the U.S. and China each develop their own infrastructure for AI, energy, food safety, and other essentials.

From Barron's

The emergence of life was inseparable from this need to manage boundaries and choices.

From Science Daily

The emergence of Hearts and the support they're getting from Tony Bloom and Jamestown Analytics is threatening to change the game in a very significant way.

From BBC

Darts would surely benefit from the emergence of a genuine competitor to Littler as he continues his march towards greatness.

From BBC

Related Words

• development
• evolution