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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emergence British  

/ ɪˈmɜːdʒəns /

noun

1. the act or process of emerging

2. an outgrowth, such as a prickle, that contains no vascular tissue and does not develop into stem, leaf, etc

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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

This process led to the emergence of what researchers describe as "warrior" types in early wheat varieties.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

The emergence of EVs has led to other new players, with mixed results.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Sentiment has been shaken by the emergence of improving artificial intelligence models.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

So was it the emergence of the video or the possibility of a felony conviction that caused ABC to put this season of “The Bachelorette” on ice?

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

The significance of these competitions is that they prompted the emergence of a new class of elite musicians - individuals and groups striving for musical excellence who could earn money and prizes for their endeavours.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall

Related Words

• development
• evolution