emergence

[ih-mur-juhns]

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.

Other Word Forms

• nonemergence noun
• reemergence noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of emergence¹

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

Example Sentences

In this case, the constructing country derived the greatest benefit from the canal, which “marked the emergence of a muscular and globally oriented United States.”

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The emergence of Sasaki as an October hero was as unexpected as his relief performances in the NL Division Series were electric.

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With the emergence of alternative shark mitigation technologies and the campaigns highlighting the toll of nets on other marine life, it was decided that three beaches in Sydney would go without nets this summer.

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But other experts in a field where disagreement over our emergence on the planet is rife, say that the new study's conclusions are plausible but far from certain.

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Not only has the emergence of Reform pushed them into fifth place in many polls, but the Green Party will also be fighting for votes over similar policy areas.

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Related Words

• development 
• evolution