phenomenon
/fi'nɔminən/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one whose cause or explanation is in question: Something that can be perceived, experienced, or studied, often requiring scientific investigation.
- A remarkable person, thing, or event: An exceptional or unusual occurrence or individual that attracts attention.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- Gravity is a natural phenomenon that affects all objects with mass.
- The aurora borealis is a beautiful optical phenomenon in the sky.
- The sudden growth of the company was an economic phenomenon.
- The young pianist is considered a musical phenomenon.
Advanced Usage
- "social phenomenon": An event, pattern, or behavior that occurs within a society.
- The rapid spread of the mobile app was a global social phenomenon.
- "explain the phenomenon": To provide a cause or reason for an observed event.
- Scientists are trying to explain the phenomenon of ball lightning.
Variants and Related Words
- Phenomena (n, plural): The standard plural form of "phenomenon".
- These natural phenomena are still not fully understood.
- Phenomenal (adj): Very remarkable or extraordinary.
- The athlete's performance was phenomenal.
Synonyms
- Occurrence: Something that happens or takes place.
- Event: A thing that happens, especially one of importance.
- Marvel: A wonderful or astonishing person or thing.
Related Phrases
- Isolate a phenomenon: To identify and study a specific event separately from others.
- Researchers must isolate the phenomenon to understand its true cause.
- Phenomenon of interest: The specific event or fact that is the focus of study or attention.
- The phenomenon of interest in this study is coral bleaching.
Noun
- a remarkable development
- any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning