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

He has disowned his previous Merkelism; as prime minister, he now champions Canada’s emergence as an “energy superpower” helping to restabilize the world and, not incidentally, Canada’s internal politics.

From The Wall Street Journal

The 27-year-old had established himself as a regular starter at lock until the emergence of Guillard last year provided some competition.

From Barron's

This close timing suggests that oxygen may have played a crucial role in the emergence of complex life.

From Science Daily

Europe is witnessing the emergence of some economic green shoots, as I’ve noted recently.

From The Wall Street Journal

The emergence of cable, podcasts and streaming audio and video platforms — none of which are subject to FCC restrictions in terms of content — have greatly diminished traditional broadcast media’s dominance in the marketplace.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• development
• evolution