Both Uses of
phenomenon
in
Allegiant
- I would like to experience this 'date' phenomenon.†
p. 25.7phenomenon = something that exists or happened -- often of special interest
- "I think it's a new phenomenon," I say.†
p. 79.5 *
Definitions:
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(1)
(phenomenon) something that exists or happened -- especially something of special interest -- sometimes someone or something that is extraordinary"Phenomenons" and "phenomena" are both appropriate plural forms of this noun. "Phenomena" is generally used in scientific or philosophical contexts.
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(2)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) meaning too rare to warrant focus:
In philosophy, a phenomenon is something as known through the senses. It is contrasted with a noumenon.