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phe·nom·e·non

phenomenon

pronunciation:: f na m nn [or] f na m nan
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part of speech:	noun
inflections:	phenomena, phenomenons
definition 1:	a happening or fact that can be seen or known through the senses. A hurricane is an example of a weather phenomenon. synonyms: event, happening, incident, occurrence similar words: circumstance, episode, experience, occasion, particular
definition 2:	an unusual or remarkable person or event. The growing of a nearly 900-pound pumpkin was a phenomenon.He was a singing phenomenon when he was only five-years-old. synonyms: marvel, wonder similar words: curiosity, miracle, sensation, sight, spectacle
related words:	incident, matter

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