emergence

Everyday

1. Coming out from somewhere and becoming visible, like an insect from a cocoon. tree →
2. Starting to exist or becoming known or important, like a new idea or country. tree →

In the lessons

In science, the emergence of a butterfly from its chrysalis or of seedlings from soil is a stage in a life cycle. In history, «the emergence of» farming, cities or new nations tells when something began. Phrases: «the emergence of», «emergence from».

Examples

• We watched the emergence of a butterfly from its chrysalis. tree →
• The emergence of the first shoots shows spring is here. tree →
• The emergence of the internet changed how people talk. tree →
• History tells of the emergence of the first cities. tree →
• The mayfly's emergence happens in early summer. tree →
• Scientists studied the emergence of a new island from the sea. tree →

Note

Noun from the verb «emerge». Trap: not the same as «emergency» (a sudden dangerous situation), though both come from «emerge». Formal word.