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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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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 |
adjective + (n.)phenomenon
aesthetic,
artistic,
astronomical,
atmospheric,
biological,
bizarre,
celestial,
chaotic,
cognitive,
common,
complex,
cultural,
curious,
distinct,
diverse,
dynamic,
emergent,
emerging,
everyday,
evolutionary,
extraordinary,
global,
growing,
historical,
interesting,
isolated,
known,
linguistic,
literary,
mass,
mysterious,
natural,
novel,
observable,
observed,
paranormal,
peculiar,
pervasive,
physical,
psychic,
psychological,
rare,
recent,
related,
remarkable,
scientific,
similar,
social,
sociological,
strange,
striking,
subtle,
supernatural,
temporary,
transient,
transitional,
underlying,
unexpected,
unexplained,
unique,
universal,
unusual,
visual,
well-known,
widespread,
worldwide
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verb + (n.)phenomenon
account, analyze, attribute, describe, document, examine, exemplify, experience, explain, explore, investigate, observe, predict, study, witness
(n.)phenomenon
+ verb
arise, associate, constitute, dub, manifest, occur, refer, relate
noun + (n.)phenomenon
abduction, complexity, cult, description, dynamics, example, existence, explanation, interpretation, manifestation, pop, publishing, quantum, transfer, transport, understanding, weather
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