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- 1. plural form of phenomenon
PHENOMENA definition: 1. plural of phenomenon 2. plural of phenomenon. Learn more.
noun. , plural phe·nom·e·na [fi-, nom, -, uh, -n, uh]phe·nom·e·nons. a fact, occurrence, or circumstance observed or observable: to study the phenomena of nature. Synonyms: incident, event. something that is impressive or extraordinary. Synonyms: miracle, marvel. a remarkable or exceptional person; prodigy; wonder.
something that exists and can be seen, felt, tasted, etc., especially something unusual or interesting: Gravity is a natural phenomenon. Do you believe in the paranormal and other psychic phenomena? There's evidence to suggest that child abuse is not just a recent phenomenon. Synonyms. episode (EVENT) event. happening. incident.
Examples of phenomena. phenomena. Phenomena is a gathering of spirited science writers who take delight in the new, the strange, the beautiful and awe-inspiring details of our world. From National Geographic.
A phenomenon is an extraordinary occurrence or circumstance. In the 1950s, rock-n-roll was considered a new cultural phenomenon, while today we think of crop circles as a mysterious phenomenon. Like many words with Greek roots, phenomenon started out as a science term.
a fact or an event in nature or society, especially one that is not fully understood. cultural/natural phenomena. phenomenon of something the global phenomenon of climate change. Globalization is a phenomenon of the 21st century. Early retirement is a relatively new phenomenon in Britain.
3 days ago · 1. any event, circumstance, or experience that is apparent to the senses and that can be scientifically described or appraised, as an eclipse. 2. in Kantian philosophy, a thing as it appears in perception as distinguished from the thing as it is in itself independent of sense experience. see also noumenon.
