phenomenon
1 of 1noun/fəˈnɑməˌnɑn/
Forms:phenomena
1
an observable fact, event, or situation, often unusual or not yet fully explained
- Northern lights are a spectacular natural phenomenon.
- The sudden rainstorm was a rare phenomenon for the region.
- Scientists study each phenomenon carefully.
- The comet's appearance was an extraordinary phenomenon.
- The spread of the disease became a global phenomenon.
2
a state, condition, or process perceived directly through the senses rather than inferred logically
- Pain is a subjective phenomenon experienced differently by each person.
- The buzzing sound is a common auditory phenomenon.
- Color perception is a visual phenomenon.
- Heat waves are a sensory phenomenon we can feel.
- Taste is a chemical phenomenon detected by the tongue.
3
a remarkable, noteworthy, or outstanding development, person, or thing
- The young pianist is a musical phenomenon.
- The movie became a cultural phenomenon overnight.
- The athlete's performance was a global phenomenon.
- His invention is a technological phenomenon.
- The fashion trend turned into a worldwide phenomenon.