phenomena
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for phenomena, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The plural of "phenomenon" — observable facts, events, or occurrences.
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Etymology
The Greek-style plural of "phenomenon," formed the same way as words like "criteria" (from "criterion").
Full origin of phenomena →Frequently asked questions
What does “phenomena” mean?
The word “phenomena” means the plural of "phenomenon" — observable facts, events, or occurrences. In plain terms, more than one phenomenon — the plural form.
How do you pronounce “phenomena”?
“Phenomena” is pronounced fih-NOM-ih-nuh (/fɪˈnɑm.ɪ.nə/ in IPA).
How do you use “phenomena” in a sentence?
Here is “phenomena” used in a sentence: “Scientists study natural phenomena like lightning and tides.”
What part of speech is “phenomena”?
“Phenomena” is a noun.
Where does the word “phenomena” come from?
The word “phenomena” comes from Greek. The Greek-style plural of "phenomenon," formed the same way as words like "criteria" (from "criterion").
Is “phenomena” a common word?
“Phenomena” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between phenomena and phenomenon?
Phenomenon is the singular form and phenomena is its plural. Both refer to observable facts, events, or occurrences, but phenomenon describes a single instance while phenomena refers to more than one.
Is phenomena singular or plural?
Phenomena is plural. It is the plural form of "phenomenon," so it should be used with plural verbs, as in "these phenomena are" rather than "this phenomena is."
Is it correct to say 'this phenomena'?
No, "this phenomena" is grammatically incorrect because phenomena is a plural noun. The correct singular form is "this phenomenon," while "these phenomena" is correct for the plural.