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Definition of emerging

emerging

/ɪˈmɜːrdʒɪŋ/
e · merg · ing
Past Simple:emerged
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Past Participle:emerged
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Present Participle:emerging
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emerging Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Becoming apparent, prominent, or newly formed; in an early stage of development or growth (especially of a market, technology, or nation).

Example

"Many investors are turning their attention toward emerging markets in Southeast Asia."

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• verb

1

To move out of or away from something and come into view (present participle of emerge).

Example

"We watched the diver emerging from the deep water with an ancient amphora."

2

To become known, apparent, or prominent after being concealed or obscure (present participle of emerge).

Example

"New facts are constantly emerging from the historical archives."

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• Nearby Words

emergency
emergent
emergently
emerging
emerita
emeritus
emerson

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'emerge', which comes from the Latin 'emergere', meaning 'to rise out or up', formed from 'e-' (out) and 'mergere' (to dip or sink).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Emerging. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/emerging
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