emerging

American  

[ih-mur-jing] / ɪˈmɜr dʒɪŋ /

adjective

1. emergent.

   emerging nations.

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Other Word Forms

• unemerging adjective

Etymology

Origin of emerging

First recorded in 1640–50; emerge + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Young artists emerging from Southern California’s bountiful art schools decided, en masse, to stick around.

From Los Angeles Times

But it is unlikely that this emerging technology will be able to reverse sagging productivity trends soon.

From Barron's

Ms. Ypi, aghast at the “caricature” of her grandmother that was “emerging here,” resolved to get to the truth about Leman.

From The Wall Street Journal

Then in Spring, each forms a cocoon before emerging as an adult butterfly to lay its own eggs.

From BBC

FAA and airline officials grew frustrated with the slow pace of information emerging from the investigation.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• ascending
• climbing
• growing
• increasing
• soaring
• spiraling
• surging