emergence
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dʒənsRelated forms
non·e·mer·gence, noun
re·e·mer·gence, noun
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| —n | |
| 1. | the act or process of emerging |
| 2. | an outgrowth, such as a prickle, that contains no vascular tissue and does not develop into stem, leaf, etc |
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Emergence
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Example sentences
For the rise of monarchy appears to be an essential condition of the emergence of mankind from savagery.
With this rise in cremation comes the emergence of a related field: urn as decorative art.
His rise and reign coincided with the emergence of the technologically adept and brand-conscious athlete.
In the long run, this war may signal the emergence of these proud people.
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