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Synonyms & Similar Words
occurrence
event
happening
experience
circumstance
situation
fact
incident
marvel
wonder
miracle
spectacle
sight
appearance
manifestation
display
exhibition
presentation
show
demonstration
illustration
example
instance
case
sample
phenomenon
rarity
anomaly
aberration
curiosity
oddity
peculiarity
singularity
exception
deviation
irregularity
abnormality
Meaning of phenomenon
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, a phenomenon is "a remarkable or extraordinary event, situation, or person" or "a fact or situation that is observed to exist or to have occurred, especially one whose cause or explanation is in question."
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines a phenomenon as "an observable fact or event" or "something (as a remarkable quality or performance) that can be observed or known."
Example Uses
- The solar eclipse was a rare phenomenon that attracted millions of viewers worldwide.
- The new restaurant has become a social phenomenon, with people waiting in line for hours to get a table.
- The scientist studied the phenomenon of climate change and its impact on global weather patterns.
- The artist's use of light and color created a stunning visual phenomenon that captivated the audience.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
normality
regularity
routine
commonplace
usualness
familiarity
ordinariness
insignificance
triviality
unimportance
irrelevance
inconsequence
lack
absence
nonexistence
negation
denial
rejection
dismissal
disregard
normal
typical
expected
predictable
mundane
ordinary
unremarkable
unexceptional