phenomenon
/fəˈnɑːmɪnən/
phe · nom · e · non
fə · ˈnɑː · mɪ · nən
English Definition
n. unusual occurrence
Significado en Español
fenómeno
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hiện tượng, kỳ quan
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Example Sentence
Aurora is a natural phenomenon.
极光是自然现象。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
phenomenon (phenomenon)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “phenomenon”: The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon that many people travel to see.
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A
miracle
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B
event
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C
habit
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D
belief
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B — event.
“phenomenon” means n. unusual occurrence
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The rare glowing lights in the night sky were a ______ scientists still study.
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A
rumor
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B
phenomenon
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C
routine
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D
habit
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B — phenomenon.
“phenomenon” means n. unusual occurrence
Common questions about “phenomenon”
What does “phenomenon” mean?
phenomenon — n. unusual occurrence. In Chinese: 现象，奇迹.
How do you pronounce “phenomenon”?
phenomenon is pronounced /fəˈnɑːmɪnən/. It breaks into 4 syllables: phe · nom · e · non.
How do you use “phenomenon” in a sentence?
Aurora is a natural phenomenon. (极光是自然现象。)
What are synonyms for “phenomenon”?
event, miracle — all close in meaning to phenomenon (n. unusual occurrence).
Is “phenomenon” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. phenomenon appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “phenomenon”?
phenomenon (phenomenon)
