re-emerging
UK[ˌriːɪˈmɜːdʒɪŋ]US[ˌriːɪˈmɜːrdʒɪŋ]
adj
Beginning to appear, become active, or important again after a period of absence or decline.
Morpheme Breakdown
re
emerge
ing
re
again
emerge
come out
ing
adjective suffix
Etymology
The word 're-emerging' is built upon the Latin verb 'emergere', meaning "to rise out, bring forth," itself from 'e-' (out) and 'mergere' (to dip, plunge). The prefix 're-', also from Latin, adds the fundamental sense of repetition or return. Therefore, the literal construction is "to rise out again." The present participle suffix '-ing' adapts this verbal action into an adjective, describing a state or process. The modern abstract meaning retains this core logic, describing something that is coming back into view, prominence, or existence after a period of being submerged or absent.
Analysis
Structure: re (again) + emerge (come out) + ing (adjective suffix)
re: Latin origin, a prefix meaning "again" or "back".
emerge: From Latin 'emergere', meaning "to rise out or up". In this word, it functions as the core verb root.
ing: A suffix of Old English origin, here forming a present participle which functions as an adjective.
Examples
There are signs of re-emerging tensions in the region.
The artist is enjoying re-emerging popularity with a new generation of fans.
After decades of neglect, this architectural style is re-emerging in contemporary designs.