re-emerge
UK: ˌriːɪˈmɜːdʒ | US: ˌriːɪˈmɜːrdʒ
vi. to appear or become noticeable again after a period of absence
vi. to come back into existence or prominence
re-emerge = re<again> + emerge<come out>
- re: A prefix from Latin, meaning "again" or "back." It indicates repetition or return to a previous state.
- emerge: Derived from Latin emergere (e- "out" + mergere "to dip, sink"), meaning "to rise out" or "come into view."
Etymology Origin:
The word "re-emerge" combines the Latin prefix re- (denoting repetition) with emerge, which originally described something rising out of a liquid (e.g., water). Over time, "emerge" broadened to mean "appear" in general, and "re-emerge" logically extended this to mean "appear again." The term reflects a cyclical pattern of disappearance and return, often used in contexts like biology (species re-emerging) or politics (ideas resurfacing).
After years of obscurity, the artist re-emerged with a groundbreaking exhibition.
The virus may re-emerge if vaccination rates drop.
Ancient traditions often re-emerge in modern cultural movements.
The sun re-emerged from behind the clouds, brightening the landscape.
Evidence suggests that extinct species can re-emerge under favorable conditions.