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

Since both mRNA and whole-virus vaccines stop or slow the virus from replicating, both types of vaccines help reduce the emergence of resistant viruses.

From Salon

His "brilliant" performance, as Bellamy described it, was a shining light in an otherwise patchy team performance, and his emergence adds to the coach's defensive options for the rest of this campaign.

From BBC

"The emergence of GenAI changed the course of this case," Judge Mehta wrote in his ruling, noting how swiftly money has flowed into the emerging technology.

From BBC

The Mancunian had two professional fights under his belt when he appeared on Love Island, but with his fame and the emergence of influencer boxing, Fury stepped into that world.

From BBC

Prof Chris Dowson, at the University of Warwick, said the study was "cool" and showed AI was a "significant step forward as a tool for antibiotic discovery to mitigate against the emergence of resistance".

From BBC

Related Words

• development 
• evolution