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Meaning of phenomenon
The primary meaning of the word "phenomenon" is a remarkable or extraordinary event or situation.
Etymology of phenomenon
The word "phenomenon" originated from the Greek word "phainomenon", meaning "that which appears" or "that which is seen"
It is derived from the verb "phainesthai", which means "to appear" or "to seem"
The word has been used in English since the 16th century to describe remarkable or extraordinary events, situations, or people
Synonyms
occurrence
event
happening
incident
experience
circumstance
situation
fact
marvel
wonder
miracle
spectacle
appearance
manifestation
observation
sight
display
exhibition
presentation
show
display
demonstration
illustration
example
sample
instance
case
phenomenon
oddity
curiosity
anomaly
aberration
irregularity
exception
peculiarity
singularity
rarity
unusualness
extraordinariness
Definitions
- A remarkable or extraordinary event, situation, or person
- * A thing that exists or occurs, especially one whose cause is not obvious
- * A remarkable or exceptional person or thing
Usage Examples
- The solar eclipse was a rare phenomenon that attracted millions of viewers
- * The new restaurant is a cultural phenomenon, attracting people from all over the city
- * The phenomenon of social media has changed the way we communicate
Antonyms
normality
regularity
routine
usualness
ordinariness
mundanity
dullness
unremarkability
insignificance
triviality
commonplace
banality
monotony
predictability
familiarity
conventionality
standardness
typicality
averageness
mediocrity