emergence
Meaning
Emergence refers to the process by which complex systems and patterns arise out of relatively simple interactions, often characterized by the appearance of properties or behaviors that are not evident from the individual components alone. This concept is
💡 While "emergence" is often used in scientific contexts, it can also apply to social phenomena; however, care should be taken to avoid conflating it with mere change or evolution, which do not necessarily imply the same depth of complexity.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
On
Thursday
mornings
the
neighbors
gather
in
the
community
garden
to
plan
tasks
,
and
today
I
noticed
the
emergence
of
a
clear
schedule
as
they
discussed
who
would
water
which
beds
.
At
first
the
conversation
was
scattered
,
with
suggestions
about
flowers
,
compost
and
tool
repairs
offered
all
at
once
.
Gradually
they
prioritized
tasks
according
to
urgency
and
skill
,
and
someone
began
to
record
names
beside
each
responsibility
.
By
the
time
they
finished
,
a
simple
map
of
duties
lay
on
the
table
,
reflecting
a
practical
consensus
that
felt
both
efficient
and
fair
.
Walking
home
I
admired
how
a
few
calm
comments
and
a
willingness
to
listen
had
turned
a
muddled
plan
into
something
organised
.
Common Phrases
emergence of complex systems
emergence in social dynamics
emergence theory in science
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