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phenomenon

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /fəˈnɑmənɑn/ · UK /fɪˈnɒmɪnən/

Forms: phenomena

phenomenon means: An event or fact that can be noticed or studied, especially one that is difficult to explain.

noun

OBSERVABLE EVENTB2

An event or fact that can be noticed or studied, especially one that is difficult to explain.

  • Snow is a natural phenomenon.
  • Scientists are studying this unusual phenomenon.
  • These phenomena occur when light passes through ice.

Similar words: occurrence, event

Common phrases: natural phenomenon, strange phenomenon, explain a phenomenon, physical phenomenon

REMARKABLE SUCCESSC1

A person or thing that is unusually impressive, successful, or popular.

  • The young singer became a global phenomenon.
  • Her first novel was a publishing phenomenon.
  • This teenage runner is a phenomenon.

Similar words: sensation, wonder

Common phrases: global phenomenon, cultural phenomenon, pop phenomenon

TYPE OF EVENTC1

A particular kind of event or process that can be noticed or studied.

  • Migration is a worldwide phenomenon.
  • Volcanic eruptions are a geological phenomenon.
  • The study compares two different social phenomena.

Similar words: type of event

Common phrases: social phenomenon, geological phenomenon, widespread phenomenon

Questions about phenomenon

What does phenomenon mean?

An event or fact that can be noticed or studied, especially one that is difficult to explain.

What is phenomenon in other languages?

Türkçe: olgu · Español: fenómeno · Français: phénomène · Deutsch: Phänomen · Italiano: fenomeno · 日本語: 現象

What does phenomena mean?

“phenomena” is the plural of “phenomenon”.

How do you pronounce phenomenon?

In American English /fəˈnɑmənɑn/; in British English /fɪˈnɒmɪnən/.

How do you use phenomenon in a sentence?

Snow is a natural phenomenon. Scientists are studying this unusual phenomenon.

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