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- DictionaryPhe·nom·e·non/fəˈnäməˌnän/
noun
- 1. a fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one whose cause or explanation is in question: "glaciers are unique and interesting natural phenomena"
- 2. a remarkable person, thing, or event: "the band was a pop phenomenon just for their sales figures alone"
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.
2 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.
something that exists or happens, usually something unusual: storms, lightning, and other natural phenomena. Road rage seems to be a fairly recent phenomenon.
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.
(phenomenons) a person or thing that is very successful or impressive. See phenomenon in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: phenomenon. Definition of phenomenon noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
The meaning of PHENOMENA is phenomenon. How to use phenomena in a sentence. Can phenomena be used as a singular?: Usage Guide
PHENOMENON meaning: 1 : something (such as an interesting fact or event) that can be observed and studied and that typically is unusual or difficult to understand or explain fully; 2 : someone or something that is very impressive or popular especially because of an unusual ability or quality.
