emergence

[ ih-mur-juh ns ]

/ ɪˈmɜr dʒəns /

the act or process of 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.

Origin of emergence

1640–50; < French < Medieval Latin; see emergency

non·e·mer·gence, noun re·e·mer·gence, noun

Thorgerson and Powell turned to video and film—a smart move given the emergence of MTV.

The Golden Age of Rock Album Covers |Ted Gioia |December 5, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
We saw the emergence of fashion designers who specialized in creating abayas.

Saudi Activist Manal Al-Sharif on Why She Removed the Veil |Manal Al Sharif, Advancing Human Rights |October 30, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Instead there was the emergence of a Tea Party movement that brought many traditionally low-propensity voters to the polls.

What the GOP Will Do If It Wins Congress |Stuart Stevens |October 3, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Nomani said her activism, which took root before the emergence of social media, has often been lonely and isolating.

Twin visions of Islamic Feminism Split Muslim Community |Shaheen Pasha |September 21, 2014 |DAILY BEAST

The emergence of new technology can have the most unexpected results on human behavior.

This Is Your E-Cigarette on Drugs |Daniel Genis |July 28, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
I had hoped to make my emergence by that path which came inside the royal pyramid.

The Lost Continent |C. J. Cutcliffe Hyne
Activity may be sporadic after emergence if the weather is cold.

Natural History of the Ornate Box Turtle, Terrapene ornata ornata Agassiz |John M. Legler
The wooden bridge, prepared for such an emergence, was thrown across the chasm.

Hernando Cortez |John S. C. Abbott
One very important fact to be recognized is the emergence or development of the genuine hymn in Israel.

The Assyrian and Hebrew Hymns of Praise |Charles Gordon Cumming
Madame de Chantelle's emergence from an inner room snatched Darrow from these irrelevant musings.

The Reef |Edith Wharton

emergence

/ (ɪˈmɜːdʒəns) /

the act or process of emerging

an outgrowth, such as a prickle, that contains no vascular tissue and does not develop into stem, leaf, etc