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“Emergence” or “Immergence”

emergence / immergence are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

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emergence ih·m·ER·jh·ah·n·s

  • nounthe gradual beginning or coming forth.
  • nounthe becoming visible.
  • nounthe act of emerging.

immergence

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

Usage

Examples in context

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“emergence”

  • …Howe, the episode influenced the emergence of feminism.
  • …in English (because of the emergence of British Raj).
  • …population increase led to the emergence of more Trumai villages in…
  • The emergence of these Assignation rubles was…
  • …of Yated Ne'eman reflects the emergence of a uniquely English-speaking Yeshiva…
  • Decline of Angkor & the Emergence of a Theravada Kingdom (section)
  • …the Board, effective upon MCI's emergence from Chapter 11 protection.
  • …a significant moment in Bilawal's emergence as a politician.
  • The wave's emergence over water was accompanied by…
  • …tools since long before the emergence of Homo sapiens approximately 200,000…

“immergence”

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