emergence

/ɛmɜːrdʒəns/ /ɪˈmɜːrdʒəns/

Definitions

1. noun

The process of becoming visible or apparent; the act or process of emerging.

“The emergence of new technologies has transformed the way we live and work.”

2. noun

The act or process of coming into existence or prominence.

“The emergence of a new social movement has been gaining attention in recent years.”

3. noun

The act or process of growing or developing from a germ or seed, as a plant or an animal.

“The emergence of the butterfly from the cocoon was a beautiful sight.”

4. noun

A coming into being or existence; a coming to light or notice.

“The emergence of the new star in the night sky was a rare and exciting event.”

5. verb

To come into being or existence; to become visible or apparent.

“The city is emerging as a major financial hub in the region.”

6. verb

To grow or develop from a germ or seed, as a plant or an animal.

“The seed is emerging from the soil after a long winter.”

7. noun

A point or stage at which something emerges or becomes apparent.

“The emergence of the new product was a major milestone for the company.”

Synonyms

  • appearance
  • emergent
  • emergentism
  • genesis
  • origin

Antonyms

  • disappearance
  • extinction