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phenomena

n. countable
C1 Advanced US //fəˈnɑmənə// UK //fɪnˈɒmɪnɐ// phe·nom·e·na Dialect

n. things that happen or exist, especially things that are unusual or interesting to study. It is the plural form of 'phenomenon'.

n. plural form of 'phenomenon', referring to observable facts or events, especially those whose cause is in question. Often used in scientific or academic contexts to describe natural or social occurrences.


SIMPLE

Scientists study natural phenomena like lightning and storms.

CONTEXTUAL

The researchers documented several strange phenomena in the deep ocean that had never been seen before.

COMPLEX

Social media has accelerated various cultural phenomena, allowing trends to spread across the globe in a matter of hours rather than months.

Synonyms
Origin

The plural form of phenomenon, formed according to the Ancient Greek -ον (-on) → -α (-a) pluralisation pattern.

Usage

The plural form of 'phenomenon'. In formal writing, it must take a plural verb.

Pitfall

this phenomena is interestingthis phenomenon is interestingPhenomena is the plural form; use phenomenon for a single event.

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