Meaning of the word phenomenon in English

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phenomenon

US /fəˈnɑː.mə.nɑːn/

UK /fəˈnɑː.mə.nɑːn/

a fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one whose cause or explanation is in question

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The aurora borealis is a beautiful natural phenomenon.

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The rapid growth of social media is a recent phenomenon.

Synonym:

occurrence event fact situation circumstance

a person or thing that is very successful or impressive

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The young prodigy was a musical phenomenon.

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Her latest novel has become a publishing phenomenon.

Synonym:

prodigy marvel wonder sensation genius

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