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phenomenon

Pronunciation: [fəˈnɒmɪnən]

Word

Context: "science"

(noun) a fact, event, or situation that can be seen or studied. People use this word when talking about something special or unusual that is happening in nature or life.

Example

The Northern Lights are a beautiful phenomenon that many people love to see.

Example

The cloudy sky is not a phenomenon; it's just ordinary weather.

Example

What phenomenon do you think is the most interesting in nature?

Context: "philosophy"

(noun) an observable occurrence or experience that can be examined or discussed. This is often about things we can feel or see, rather than things we think or believe.

Example

Happiness can be seen as a phenomenon that influences our daily lives.

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Sadness is not a phenomenon that easily shows in happy faces.

Example

How do people explain the phenomenon of dreams?

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