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phenomenon

/fəˈnɑːmɪnən/
English Definition
n. unusual occurrence
中文释义
现象,奇迹
Example Sentence

The aurora borealis is a natural phenomenon that results from charged particles interacting with Earth's magnetic field.

北极光是一种自然现象,由带电粒子与地球磁场相互作用而产生。

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Seen in practice — from the Digital SAT question bank

A student has gathered the following notes about a geological phenomenon:

From a Rhetorical Synthesis question · Expression of Ideas

A student has taken the following notes about a language phenomenon:

From a Rhetorical Synthesis question · Expression of Ideas

A student has taken the following notes about a psychological phenomenon:

From a Rhetorical Synthesis question · Expression of Ideas

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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “phenomenon”?

  1. A Disagreement, especially with a prevailing or officially accepted view
  2. B Highest point, meeting
  3. C Suggestion, possible effect
  4. D Unusual occurrence
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D — Unusual occurrence. “phenomenon” means unusual occurrence.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “unusual occurrence”?

  1. A dissent
  2. B summit
  3. C implication
  4. D phenomenon
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D — phenomenon. “phenomenon” means unusual occurrence.

Common questions about “phenomenon”

What does “phenomenon” mean?

phenomenon — unusual occurrence. In Chinese: 现象,奇迹.

How do you pronounce “phenomenon”?

phenomenon is pronounced /fəˈnɑːmɪnən/.

How is “phenomenon” used in a sentence?

The aurora borealis is a natural phenomenon that results from charged particles interacting with Earth's magnetic field. (北极光是一种自然现象,由带电粒子与地球磁场相互作用而产生。)

What are synonyms for “phenomenon”?

occurrence, event, marvel — all close in meaning to phenomenon (unusual occurrence).

Is “phenomenon” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. phenomenon is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “phenomenon”?

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