Meaning & use
phenomenon
A fact, occurrence, or circumstance that is observed or notable, especially one not fully understood.
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Scientists are still studying the phenomenon of bioluminescence in deep-sea creatures.
The singer became a global phenomenon after one song went viral overnight.
A note on using this word
The plural is 'phenomena,' not 'phenomenons'; keep this distinction in formal writing.
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