#1 emergence n. [outgrowth, growth] the gradual beginning or coming forth; "figurines presage the emergence of sculpture in Greece". wn
#2 emergence n. [egress, issue] the becoming visible; "not a day's difference between the emergence of the andrenas and the opening of the willow catkins". wn
#3 emergence n. [emersion] the act of emerging. wn
#4 emergence n. [egress, egression] the act of coming (or going) out; becoming apparent. wn
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