phenomenon

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   Something that happens or exists and can be seen, especially something studied or noticed.

   Climate change is a phenomenon that affects the whole planet.

2. 2
   noun

   Something or someone very unusual, remarkable, or impressive.

   The young singer became a global phenomenon almost overnight.

From Late Latin phaenomenon (“appearance”), from Ancient Greek φαινόμενον (phainómenon, “thing appearing to view”), neuter present middle participle of φαίνω (phaínō, “I show”).

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