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

Saudi state media boasted the country’s emergence as a major non-NATO ally for the U.S., and the signing of a so-called Strategic Defense Agreement as demonstrating Riyadh’s centrality to American strategic thinking.

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The catalog begins with fin de siècle Europe, when the emergence of mass publishing began to lead to a firmer distinction between subordinate illustrators and visionary fine artists.

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Those years saw the emergence of shortstop Derek Jeter and a pair of perfect games thrown by pitchers David Wells and David Cone.

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But onerous regulations, especially on the handling of data, and political disagreements within Europe have hobbled the emergence of European players on a scale to rival their U.S. competitors.

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"As environmental changes accelerate disease emergence, the absence of early diagnostic systems further delays the detection of NCDs in animals," says Mataragka.

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Related Words

• development 
• evolution