“Emerging” or “Immerging”—Which to use?

“Emerging” or “Immerging”

Overview

emerging / immerging 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

emerging: (verb) come out into view, as from concealment. (verb) become known or apparent. (verb) come up to the surface of or rise. (adjective) coming to maturity.

immerging: NA

Pronunciation

emerging: ih·m·ER·jh·ih·ng

immerging: NA

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Examples in Context

Examples of “emerging”

…prayer groups influenced by the emerging church movement.
Phytotechnology (; ) is an emerging field that implements solutions to…
…won an award for Best Emerging Filmmaker at the Prescott Film
…conducts thermal imaging and supports emerging applications such as evapotranspiration rate…
…so during Ursula's patrol (not emerging until 22 February 1942) and…
…name, featuring otherworldly Lovecraftian monsters emerging from a thick blanket of…
Best Emerging Filmmaker - Prescott Film Festival
…dedicated humanitarian crowdfunding initiatives are emerging, involving humanitarian organizations, volunteers and…
…chiefly individuals, Patane and Moss, emerging as new Bokoni chiefs.
…capital lay dormant in many emerging economies...Crowdfunding and crowdfund investing have…

Examples of “immerging”

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