phenomena

CEFRC1

/fɪˈnɒm.ɪ.nə/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Plural of phenomenon; events or facts that can be observed.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A phenomenon.

Examples

  • In Alaska you can see natural phenomena like the aurora, right?

  • The scientist explained the strange phenomena in the light of recent scientific knowledge.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5

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In context

  • We need to postulate a completely different paradigm to explain all these phenomena.

  • And that this doctrine is true, the accidents or Phenomenas evidently declare unto us; […]

  • Senſe is Deceitful, and may feign, / As well in counterfeiting Pain / As other groſs Phænomena'''’s, / In which it oft miſtakes the Caſe.

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During the chemical reaction, the scientists observed unusual blank such as color change and gas bubbles.

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Origin

noun

The plural form of phenomenon, formed according to the Ancient Greek -ον (-on) → -α (-a) pluralisation pattern.