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
- nounSomething that happens or exists and can be observed, especially something unusual or interesting.
- 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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