emergence

noun
UK: /ɪˈmɜː.dʒəns/
US: /ɪˈmɝː.dʒəns/

  1. The process of something coming into being, becoming visible or known.

    1. The emergence of new technologies is changing our world.
    2. The sudden emergence of the sun after the storm was a welcome sight.

  2. The act of coming out of something or somewhere.

    1. We waited for the emergence of the butterfly from its cocoon.
    2. The emergence of the truth about the company's finances shocked everyone involved.

  3. The appearance of something new and unexpected.

    1. The emergence of a new political party surprised many voters.
    2. The emergence of previously unknown documents shed new light on the case.

Synonyms

appearance outbreak rise development arrival

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "emergence" in English means: The process of something coming into being, becoming visible or known., The act of coming out of something or somewhere., The appearance of something new and unexpected..

The phonetic transcription of "emergence" is /ɪˈmɜː.dʒəns/ in British English and /ɪˈmɝː.dʒəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "emergence": appearance, outbreak, rise, development, arrival.

Example usage of "emergence": "The emergence of new technologies is changing our world.". More examples on the page.