Definition
Definition of phenomena - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
natural eventsthings that happen in nature like rain or wind
- The scientist studied the phenomena of thunderstorms.
- The phenomena of auroras fascinated the explorers.
- He documented the phenomena of volcanic eruptions.
Expressions with phenomena
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events defying physical laws suggesting mental causation
Many people claim to have experienced psychic phenomena.
Origin of phenomena
Greek, phainomenon (appearance)
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ancient beliefs
traditional story explaining natural or social phenomena
science
basic rule or law explaining natural phenomena
mysticism
related to mystical or supernatural phenomena
scientific study
study of outer space and its phenomena
science
principles in science describing natural phenomena
meteorology
place for observing weather and natural phenomena
technology measurement
device that finds or measures substances or phenomena
atmospheric conditions
concerning atmospheric phenomena and conditions
optical phenomena
optical illusion of water in desert or on a road
physics
orientation of magnetic or electrical phenomena
methodology
research using the scientific method to study phenomena
forecast research
science studying the atmosphere and weather phenomena
tested ideas
validated theories explaining natural phenomena
educational field
study of plants, animals, and natural phenomena
mathematics
process of assigning numbers to phenomena
pure science
study of natural phenomena for knowledge
theoretical approach
relating to theories that explain phenomena in purely physical or deterministic terms
science
universal rules describing natural phenomena
timekeeping
complex clock showing astronomical phenomena like moon phases
science
theory that random phenomena have underlying order
physics
mathematical representation of physical phenomena
sociology
interdisciplinary study of cultural phenomena and power
Earth's magnetism
related to Earth's magnetic field or phenomena
broad theory
theory explaining multiple phenomena under one framework
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- French:phénomènes, ...
- German:Phänomene, ...
- Italian:fenomeni, ...
- Spanish:fenómenos, ...
- Portuguese:fenómenos, ...
- Chinese:现象, ...
- Japanese:現象, ...
- Arabic:ظَوَاهِر, ...
- Hebrew:תּוֹפָעוֹת, ...
- Russian:явления, ...
- Ukrainian:явища, ...
- Hindi:प्राकृतिक घटनाएँ, ...
Definition of phenomenon - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
eventsremarkable or unusual event or person
- The young chess player was a phenomenon.
2.
scienceTECH. observable event or factTECH.
- The aurora borealis is a natural phenomenon.
3.
philosophicalTECH. appearance interpreted by perceptionTECH.
- In Kantian terms, a phenomenon is how we perceive objects.
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situation where most issues are hidden from view
The iceberg phenomenon explains why only some symptoms are visible.
event or situation that occurs in nature without human intervention
A volcanic eruption is a dramatic natural phenomenon.
observable event or fact in the natural world
A rainbow is a beautiful phenomenon of nature.
event or situation with many different aspects
Climate change is a multifaceted phenomenon affecting various aspects of life.
event defying physical laws, suggesting mental causation
Telepathy is considered a psychic phenomenon by many researchers.
natural event involving matter and energy
Lightning is a fascinating physical phenomenon.
physical event involving sound production or transmission
The echo in the canyon is an acoustic phenomenon.
natural event occurring in the Earth's atmosphere
Rainbows are a beautiful atmospheric phenomenon.
event involving the behavior or properties of light
A rainbow is a beautiful optical phenomenon.
natural event involving chemical reactions or changes
Photosynthesis is a chemical phenomenon in plants.
natural event involving electric charges
Lightning is an electrical phenomenon.
natural event changing Earth's structure or composition
Earthquakes are a geological phenomenon that can cause significant damage.
event or process involving physical forces
The mechanical phenomenon of gravity keeps us on the ground.
natural event involving living organisms
Photosynthesis is an organic phenomenon essential for plant life.
increased severity of symptoms after cessation of treatment
Stopping the medication led to a rebound phenomenon, worsening her condition..
seeing objects as distinct from background
In art class, we learned about the figure-ground phenomenon.
immunological occurrence causing false negative test results
The test failed due to the prozone phenomenon.
group decisions become riskier than individual ones
The risky shift phenomenon was evident in the team's final decision.
event or pattern in society that can be observed and studied
The rapid spread of social media is a major social phenomenon.
Origin of phenomenon
Greek, phainomenon (thing appearing)
Examples of phenomenon in a sentence
Her singing talent is a rare phenomenon. The solar eclipse is a rare phenomenon. Gravity is a fundamental phenomenon in physics. A phenomenon can differ from reality itself. Phenomenon and noumenon are key concepts in philosophy.
View all translations of phenomenon
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- French:phénomène, apparence, ...
- German:Phänomen, Ereignis, ...
- Italian:fenomeno, ...
- Spanish:fenómeno, manifestación, ...
- Portuguese:fenómeno, evento, ...
- Chinese:现象, 事件, ...
- Japanese:天才, フェノメノン, ...
- Arabic:ظَاهِرَة, مَظْهَر, ...
- Hebrew:תּוֹפָעָה, פֶנוֹמֶן, ...
- Russian:феномен, факт, ...
- Ukrainian:феномен, подія, ...
- Hindi:अजूबा, परिघटना, ...
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