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emerging

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ɪˈmɜːrdʒɪŋ/

KK: /ɪˈmɜrdʒɪŋ/

adjective
Definition

Something that is newly formed or starting to become important or noticeable.


Example

The emerging technologies are changing the way we live and work.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you heard about the emerging tech startups in our area?
Sloth B
Yeah, I read an article about them; they're really making waves.
Sloth A
It's exciting to see so many emerging companies bringing innovation.
Sloth B
Absolutely! It's a great time to be involved in the tech scene.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
developing
nascent
rising
Antonyms
declining
fading
stagnant
Root Explanation

Emerging → It is formed from "emergere" (from Latin, meaning to rise out or come forth) which is composed of "e-" (meaning out) and "mergere" (meaning to dip or plunge). The word "emerging" means coming out or rising from a state of being submerged or hidden.

Memory Tip

Think of something 'rising out' ('e-') from being 'dipped' ('mergere') — that's why emerging means coming forth or appearing.

Visually Confused Words
unemerging
serging
jeering
feering
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