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Phenomenon
Definition
something that is remarkable or unusual
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- natural phenomenon
- social phenomenon
- economic phenomenon
- psychological phenomenon
- rare phenomenon
- unusual phenomenon
- scientific phenomenon
- observable phenomenon
Word family
noun phenomenon
adjective phenomenal
Usage note
The word 'phenomenon' is a noun, and its plural form is 'phenomena'. Avoid using it to describe something merely unusual or impressive, as it refers to something observable or a fact that has occurred.
Example sentences
- The rainbow was a beautiful phenomenon in the sky.
- The tornado was a scary phenomenon to witness.
- The growth of the plants was a natural phenomenon.
- The popularity of TikTok is a new phenomenon.
- The Great Barrier Reef is a natural phenomenon that many people visit.
Quotes
We should not pretend to understand the world only by the intellect; we apprehend it just as much by feeling. Therefore, the judgment of the intellect is, at best, only the half of truth, and must, if it be honest, also come to an understanding of its inadequacy. - Carl Jung
“Science is not only compatible with spirituality; it is a profound source of spirituality.” - Carl Sagan
“The Universe is under no obligation to make sense to you.” - Neil deGrasse Tyson
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