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Term

phenomenon n

Phenomenon means observable event or fact. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of phenomenon

  • observable event or fact

Usage examples of phenomenon

The northern lights are a natural phenomenon caused by charged particles interacting with the atmosphere.

The sudden popularity of the song became a cultural phenomenon that everyone discussed.

Scientists measured the phenomenon instead of guessing why the metal expanded when heated.

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