emerging

[ih-mur-jing]

adjective

1. emergent.

   emerging nations.

Other Word Forms

• unemerging adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of emerging¹

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

Example Sentences

Founded in 1946, the CDC tracks emerging infectious diseases like Covid and is also tasked with tackling long-term or chronic conditions such as heart disease and cancer.

From BBC

The clearest emerging litmus test is opposition to sending offensive weapons, but other issues could loom large in Democratic primaries, including recognizing a Palestinian state and allowing international investigations of Israeli war crimes.

From Salon

Plus, a handful of emerging start-ups such as Boston Metal say they can go one better and use electricity for the iron-making process, a crucial step in making brand new, or virgin, steel.

From BBC

But in tech too, California is losing to emerging players.

From Los Angeles Times

All of the chicks broke out of their shells, with Gizmo emerging last on March 8.

From Los Angeles Times

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