ɪˈmə:dʒ v.intr. (often foll. by from) 1
come up or
out into view,
esp.
when formerly concealed. 2 come up out of a
liquid. 3 (of facts, circumstances, etc.) come to
light,
become known, esp. as a
result of
inquiry etc. 4 become recognized or
prominent (emerged as a leading contender). 5 (of a
question,
difficulty, etc.) become
apparent. 6
survive (an
ordeal etc.)
with a specified result (emerged unscathed). øøemergence n. [L emergere emers(as
E-, mergere dip)]