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- Dictionaryphenomenon/fɪˈnɒmɪnən/
noun
- 1. a fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one whose cause or explanation is in question: "glaciers are interesting natural phenomena" Similar
- 2. a remarkable person or thing: "the band was a pop phenomenon just for their sales figures alone" Similar
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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.
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
A phenomenon is something that is observed to happen or exist. [formal] ...scientific explanations of natural phenomena. This form of civil disobedience isn't a particularly new phenomenon. More Synonyms of phenomenon. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. British English pronunciation.
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.
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.
Phenomenon definition: a fact, occurrence, or circumstance observed or observable. See examples of PHENOMENON used in a sentence.
The meaning of PHENOMENA is phenomenon. How to use phenomena in a sentence. Can phenomena be used as a singular?: Usage Guide
PHENOMENON meaning: something that exists or happens, usually something unusual: . Learn more.
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.
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.
