PHENOMENON Synonyms
There are 8 hypernyms of the word phenomenon. (close relations)
Definition of PHENOMENON
Best Alternative Words for PHENOMENON
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event | nounn | |||||||
noun • something that happens at a given place and time • a special set of circumstances • a phenomenon located at a single point in space-time; the fundamental observational entity in relativity theory • a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon | ||||||||
circumstance | nounn | |||||||
noun • a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity • the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event • information that should be kept in mind when making a decision • formal ceremony about important occasions | ||||||||
episode | nounn | |||||||
noun • a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events • a brief section of a literary or dramatic work that forms part of a connected series • a part of a broadcast serial • film consisting of a succession of related shots that develop a given subject in a movie | ||||||||
experience | nounn | |||||||
noun • the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities • the content of direct observation or participation in an event • an event as apprehended verb • undergo or live through a difficult experience • have firsthand knowledge of states, situations, emotions, or sensations • go through (mental or physical states or experiences) • undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind • undergo | ||||||||
fact | nounn | |||||||
noun • a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred • a statement or assertion of verified information about something that is the case or has happened • an event known to have happened or something known to have existed • a concept whose truth can be proved | ||||||||
happening | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • an event that happens | ||||||||
incident | nounn | |||||||
adjective • falling or striking of light rays on something • (sometimes followed by `to') minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence noun • a single distinct event • a public disturbance | ||||||||
observation | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of making and recording a measurement • the act of observing; taking a patient look • a remark expressing careful consideration • facts learned by observing • the act of noticing or paying attention | ||||||||
occurrence | nounn | |||||||
noun • an event that happens • an instance of something occurring | ||||||||
situation | nounn | |||||||
noun • the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time • a condition or position in which you find yourself • a complex or critical or unusual difficulty • physical position in relation to the surroundings • a job in an organization | ||||||||
legend | nounn | |||||||
noun • a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events • brief description accompanying an illustration | ||||||||
marvel | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • something that causes feelings of wonder verb • be amazed at • express astonishment or surprise about something | ||||||||
miracle | nounn | |||||||
noun • any amazing or wonderful occurrence • a marvellous event manifesting a supernatural act of a divine agent | ||||||||
oddity | nounn | |||||||
noun • eccentricity that is not easily explained • a strange attitude or habit • something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting | ||||||||
prodigy | nounn | |||||||
noun • an unusually gifted or intelligent (young) person; someone whose talents excite wonder and admiration • a sign of something about to happen • an impressive or wonderful example of a particular quality | ||||||||
wonder | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising • something that causes feelings of wonder • a state in which you want to learn more about something verb • have a wish or desire to know something • place in doubt or express doubtful speculation • be amazed at | ||||||||
phenom | nounn | |||||||
noun • Someone or something that is phenomenal, especially a young player in sports like baseball, American football, basketball, tennis, and golf. • One who is hip and fashionable. |