“Emergence” or “Immergence”—Which to use?

“Emergence” or “Immergence”

Overview

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. 👇

Definitions

emergence: (noun) the gradual beginning or coming forth. (noun) the becoming visible. (noun) the act of emerging.

immergence: NA

Pronunciation

emergence: ih·m·ER·jh·ah·n·s

immergence: NA

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Examples in Context

Examples of “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…

Examples of “immergence”

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