Both Uses of
phenomenon
in
The Da Vinci Code
- So astonished were the ancients to observe this phenomenon, that Venus and her pentacle became symbols of perfection, beauty, and the cyclic qualities of sexual love.
Chpt 6phenomenon = something seen that is considered extraordinary
- Langdon knew Teabing's feelings about the American phenomenon of coffee.
Chpt 51-52 *phenomenon = something that exists and is of special interest
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.