All 6 Uses of
phenomenon
in
The Idiot
- "That was a psychological phenomenon, not an action," remarked Totski.†
Chpt 1.14
- But he had hardly become conscious of this curious phenomenon, when another recollection suddenly swam through his brain, interesting him for the moment, exceedingly.†
Chpt 2.5
- This is the truth, and I hold by it; but at the same time it is a phenomenon which has not been repeated at any other time or place; and therefore, though I hold to it as a fact, yet I recognize that it is an accidental phenomenon, and may likely enough pass away.†
Chpt 3.1
- This is the truth, and I hold by it; but at the same time it is a phenomenon which has not been repeated at any other time or place; and therefore, though I hold to it as a fact, yet I recognize that it is an accidental phenomenon, and may likely enough pass away.†
Chpt 3.1
- Such phenomena are met with occasionally!†
Chpt 3.9 *
- I know the phenomenon is unworthy of your notice; but such is the case.†
Chpt 4.3
Definition:
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(phenomenon) something that exists or happened -- especially something of special interest -- sometimes someone or something that is extraordinaryeditor's notes: "Phenomenons" and "phenomena" are both appropriate plural forms of this noun. "Phenomena" is generally used in scientific or philosophical contexts.