phenomenon
/fɪˈnɒmənɒn/
Meanings
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Noun
A fact or situation that is observed to exist or that is perceived as unusual or extraordinary.
- "The appearance of a rainbow is a natural phenomenon."
- "The discovery of penicillin was a scientific phenomenon."
Pronunciation
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/fɪˈnɒmənɒn/
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Antonyms
noumenon , thing-in-itself
Synonyms
event , legend , marvel , miracle , oddity , wonder , legend , marvel , miracle , phenom , prodigy , wonder
Rhymes
Words rhyming with phenomenonscheme , dream , seem , beam
Variants
List of all variants of phenomenon that leads to same resultphenomena , phenomenon , phenomenons , phi phenomenon , phi phenomenons , unidentified aerial phenomena , unidentified aerial phenomenon , unidentified anomalous phenomena , unidentified anomalous phenomenon
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From the Greek word 'phainomenon' meaning 'that which appears'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The study of phenomena is called phenomenology.
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The first recorded use of the word 'phenomenon' in English was in 1545.
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The study of natural phenomena is called natural history.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Phenomenology: A philosophical approach that focuses on the study of phenomena and the way they are experienced.
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Natural Phenomenon: A natural event or a fact that is observed to exist.
Quotes
Quotes by authors and personalities-
For example, we talk more loudly in cars, because of a "phenomenon" known as the Lombard effect—the speaker involuntarily raises his voice to compensate for background noise.
- John Seabrook,{it}New Yorker{/it},23 June 2008 -
The days and nights of the Irish pub, smoky and dark and intimate, are giving way to another "phenomenon": the superpub. These are immense places, loud with music; part honkytonk, part dance hall, some servicing as many as a thousand drinkers on several floors.
- Pete Hamill,{it}Gourmet{/it},April 2007 -
This follow-the-winemaker "phenomenon" is a unique wrinkle in our wine culture.
- James Laube,{it}Wine Spectator{/it},15 May 2008 -
They were ephemera and "phenomena" on the face of a contemporary scene. That is, there was really no place for them in the culture, in the economy, yet they were there, at that time, and everyone knew that they wouldn't last very long, which they didn't.
- William Faulkner,letter,7 Mar. 1957
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Phenomenon has been used extensively in various fields such as science, philosophy, and literature. In science, it refers to a fact or a natural event. In philosophy, it is used to describe something that can be directly experienced or observed. In literature, it is often used to describe extraordinary or unusual events.
How to Memorize "phenomenon"
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visualize
- Imagine a rainbow appearing in the sky or a volcano erupting to visualize the phenomenon.
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associate
- Associate the word 'phenomenon' with something unusual or extraordinary to remember its meaning.
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mnemonics
- Use the phrase 'That which appears' to remember the meaning of phenomenon.
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