phenomenon

/fɪˈnɑːməˌnɑːn/

nounphe · nom · e · non

Think: "PHENOMENON" is a "PHENOMEN-ON" event—something amazing that’s ON for everyone to see.

Yes, it's phenomenon. Watch the ending: it’s -non (phenomenon), not -num or -nom.

Definitions

  1. nounSomething that happens or exists and can be observed, especially something unusual or interesting.
  2. nounA remarkable person, thing, or event; an exceptional example.

Examples

  • The northern lights are a natural phenomenon that can light up the night sky.
  • Scientists studied the strange phenomenon to understand what caused it.
  • Her sudden rise to fame was a cultural phenomenon.

Synonyms

occurrenceeventmarvelwonderspectacle

Antonyms

normalityordinariness

Translations

ES fenómenoPT fenômenoFR phénomène

Common misspellings

fenomenonphenominonphenomenomphenomenanphenomenenonphenomonenphenomenonmphenomenonn

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