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   phenomenon

   /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 occurrenceeventhappeningfactsituationcircumstanceexperiencecaseincidentepisodesightappearancething
   • 2. a remarkable person or thing: "the band was a pop phenomenon just for their sales figures alone" Similar marvelsensationwonderprodigymiracleraritynonpareilcuriosityspectacleinformal:something elsesomething to write home aboutsomething to shout aboutstandoutrare:oner
   • 3. the object of a person's perception.

   Word Origin late 16th century: via late Latin from Greek phainomenon ‘thing appearing to view’, based on phainein ‘to show’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPHENOMENON | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   PHENOMENON definition: 1. something that exists and can be seen, felt, tasted, etc., especially something unusual or…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › phenomenonPhenomenon Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of PHENOMENON is an observable fact or event. How to use phenomenon in a sentence.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › phenomenonPhenomenon - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   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.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPHENOMENON definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A phenomenon is something that is observed to happen or exist. ...scientific explanations of natural phenomena. American English : phenomenon / fɪˈnɒmɪnɒn /

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishphenomenon noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of phenomenon noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › phenomenonPhenomenon - definition of phenomenon by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a fact, occurrence, or circumstance observed or observable: the phenomena of nature. 2. something that is remarkable or extraordinary. 3. a remarkable or exceptional person; prodigy. 4. Philos. a. an appearance or immediate object of awareness in experience.

8. www.oed.com › dictionary › phenomenon_nphenomenon, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

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   There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun phenomenon, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. How common is the noun phenomenon? How is the noun phenomenon pronounced? Where does the noun phenomenon come from?

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryPHENOMENON - Definition & Translations | Collins English ...

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   Discover everything about the word "PHENOMENON" in English: meanings, translations, synonyms, pronunciations, examples, and grammar insights - all in one comprehensive guide.

10. www.britannica.com › dictionary › phenomenonPhenomenon Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    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

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of phenomenon – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge ...

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    PHENOMENON definition: something that exists or happens, usually something unusual: . Learn more.