emerging
v. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈimɝdʒɪŋ// UK //ɪmˈɜːdʒɪŋ// emerg·ing
v. starting to exist or become known. You use this to describe something that is new and growing in importance.
v. becoming apparent, important, or prominent; in the early stages of development. Often used to describe markets, technologies, or social trends that are gaining traction.
The city is a hub for emerging tech companies.
Scientists are closely monitoring several emerging viruses to prevent a potential outbreak in the local population.
The conference focused on emerging markets in Southeast Asia, highlighting how rapid digitalization is transforming traditional retail sectors and creating new investment opportunities.
By surface analysis, emerge + -ing.
Usage
Typically functions as an attributive adjective placed before the noun it modifies.