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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPhenomenon
/fəˈnɛmənən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A fact, occurrence, or circumstance observed or observable.
"The aurora borealis is a natural phenomenon that attracts many tourists." - 2
An exceptional or unusual person or thing.
"Her talent for music made her a phenomenon in the industry."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'phenomenon' originates from the Greek word 'phainomenon', meaning 'that which appears or is seen'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century, evolving to encompass various meanings related to observable events or occurrences.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Phenomenon" is said worldwide
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phénomène
Transliteration: fe-nom-en
"L'aurore boréale est un phénomène naturel."
Phänomen
Transliteration: fae-no-men
"Das Nordlicht ist ein faszinierendes Phänomen."
fenomeno
Transliteration: fe-no-me-no
"L'aurora boreale è un fenomeno naturale."
fenómeno
Transliteration: fe-no-me-no
"La aurora boreal es un fenómeno natural."
fenômeno
Transliteration: fe-no-me-no
"A aurora boreal é um fenômeno natural."
फेनोमेना
Transliteration: phenomena
"उत्तरी रोशनी एक प्राकृतिक फेनोमेना है।"
现象
Transliteration: xiànxiàng
"极光是一种自然现象。"
현상
Transliteration: hyeonsang
"오로라는 자연 현상입니다."
現象
Transliteration: genshō
"オーロラは自然現象です。"
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