Synonyms

emergence

American

[ih-mur-juhns] / ɪˈmɜr dʒəns /

noun

the act or process of emerging. emerging.
an outgrowth, as a prickle, on the surface of a plant.
Evolution. the appearance of new properties or species in the course of development or evolution.

Other Word Forms

nonemergence noun
reemergence noun

Etymology

Origin of emergence

First recorded in 1640–50; from French, from Medieval Latin; emergency

Example Sentences

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But this year stocks and loans tied to software tumbled in value with the emergence of AI tools investors fear could replace popular software providers’ core services.

From The Wall Street Journal

"There is a spectrum of opponents in Iran who could take action in the future," Kian said, also pointing to the emergence of demands from ethnic minorities such as the Kurds and Baluchis.

From Barron's

Davidson described the emergence of a tic as a "gut-wrenching feeling in the middle of your stomach which slowly rises to your chest".

From BBC

Barron’s asked all 30 companies in the Dow Jones Industrial Average if they had issued new guidance around trading on prediction markets since their mainstream emergence last year.

From Barron's

Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies said it was "a landmark step forward for Wales" with the climate and nature emergences "intensifying around us".

From BBC

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