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phenomena, phenomenons |
| definition 1: |
a perceptible occurrence or fact.
We witnessed the phenomenon of the aurora borealis when we were visiting Alaska.Tornados and hurricanes are severe weather phenomena.
- synonyms:
- event, happening, incident, occurrence
- similar words:
- circumstance, episode, experience, occasion, particular, perception
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| definition 2: |
an unusual or rare occurrence or fact, often one that cannot be explained; marvel.
The popularity of the British rock group the Beatles was a phenomenon in the 1960s.The growing of a 1500-pound pumpkin was a phenomenon.- synonyms:
- marvel, wonder
- similar words:
- curiosity, eye-opener, miracle, nonesuch, prodigy, rarity, sensation, sight, spectacle, stunner
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| definition 3: |
an extraordinary person, esp. one of high achievement or talent.
The young Mozart was a phenomenon.- synonyms:
- phenom, talent, whiz, wizard
- similar words:
- crackerjack, expert, genius, maestro, marvel, master, master hand, prodigy, star, superstar, virtuoso, wonder
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apparition, incident, matter |
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