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

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

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

These natural events led to repeated waves of extinction and the emergence of new species long before humans arrived, according to research published in Alcheringa: An Australasian Journal of Palaeontology.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

While such ideas remain controversial, they highlight an important point: The emergence of advanced AI may force us to reconsider assumptions that have guided science for generations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 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 emergence of hiv was subtle: it incubates for years in a human host before it kills the host.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston

Related Words

• development
• evolution