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- Dictionaryphe·nom·e·non/fəˈnäməˌnän/
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- 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" Similar
- 2. a remarkable person, thing, or event: "the band was a pop phenomenon just for their sales figures alone" Similar
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The meaning of PHENOMENON is an observable fact or event. How to use phenomenon in a sentence. Can phenomena be used as a singular?: Usage Guide
someone or something that is extremely successful, often because of special qualities or abilities: The Beatles were a phenomenon - nobody had heard anything like them before. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
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.
Phenomenon definition: a fact, occurrence, or circumstance observed or observable. See examples of PHENOMENON used in a sentence.
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
A phenomenon is something that is observed to happen or exist. ...scientific explanations of natural phenomena. American English : phenomenon / fɪˈnɒmɪnɒn /
1. anything that can be perceived as an occurrence or fact by the senses. 2. any remarkable occurrence or person. 3. (Philosophy) philosophy. a. the object of perception, experience, etc. b. (in the writings of Kant) a thing as it appears and is interpreted in perception and reflection, as distinguished from its real nature as a thing-in-itself.