phenomenon
gb/fənˈɑmənˌɑn/ us/fənˈɑmənˌɑn/
B2
Inglese
~ 2500
Accezioni
0 accezioni
Sostantivo
B2
event
1
observable fact or event
Something that happens or exists and can be seen or noticed.
Schema d'uso:
a phenomenon of [something]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'phenomenon' with 'phenomena'. 'Phenomenon' is singular; 'phenomena' is plural.
Sinonimi
occurrence (More general term for something that happens, without implying noteworthiness.)
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event (Refers to something that happens, often specific in time and place.)
Contrari
nonexistence (Refers to the absence of any occurrence or reality.)
Collocazioni
natural phenomenon
|social phenomenon
|rare phenomenon
|cultural phenomenon
|global phenomenon
Temi
science
|nature
|society
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon that attracts tourists from around the world.
- The rise of social media is a cultural phenomenon of the 21st century.
- Scientists are studying the phenomenon of climate change.
Esempi per chi studia
- Rainbows are a natural phenomenon.
- Smartphones are a modern phenomenon.
- Snow in summer is a strange phenomenon.
Sostantivo
B2
entity
2
remarkable person or thing
A person or thing that is very special or amazing.
Schema d'uso:
[someone/something] is a phenomenon
Errore comune:
Learners may overuse this meaning when 'talent' or 'star' would be more natural in casual speech.
Sinonimi
prodigy (Usually refers to a young person with exceptional talent.)
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marvel (Emphasizes something wonderful or astonishing.)
Contrari
mediocrity (Refers to someone or something average and unremarkable.)
Collocazioni
sporting phenomenon
|musical phenomenon
|child prodigy phenomenon
Temi
people
|achievement
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- The young chess champion is a phenomenon in the world of competitive gaming.
- This singer became a global phenomenon after her first album.
- He is considered a phenomenon in modern physics.
Esempi per chi studia
- She is a sports phenomenon.
- That book was a reading phenomenon.
- He became a music phenomenon.
Grammatica
Forma base
phenomenon
IPA
GB/fənˈɑmənˌɑn/
US/fənˈɑmənˌɑn/
Sillabe e accento
phe - nomen - on (3 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (nomen)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: phenomenon
- Plural: phenomena, phenomenons
Famiglia di parole
Forms
phenomena
noun
phenomenons
noun
Core family
phenomenal
adjective B2
phenomenally
adverb B2
Advanced or less common
phenomenology
noun C2
phenomenological
adjective
Espressioni
cultural phenomenon
1/kˈʌlt͡ʃɚəl fənˈɑmənˌɑn/
fixed phrase
widely recognized cultural trend/event
Something in culture that many people know about and talk about.
Esempi
- The Harry Potter series became a cultural phenomenon worldwide.
- Social media influencers are now a cultural phenomenon.
natural phenomenon
1/nˈæt͡ʃɚəl fənˈɑmənˌɑn/
fixed phrase
technical
event occurring in nature
Something that happens in nature and can be seen or measured.
Esempi
- Earthquakes are a natural phenomenon that scientists study carefully.
- Lightning is a natural phenomenon caused by electrical charges in the atmosphere.
rare phenomenon
1/ɹˈɛɹ fənˈɑmənˌɑn/
fixed phrase
unusual observable event/fact
Something that does not happen often and can be seen or noticed.
Esempi
- A total solar eclipse is a rare phenomenon.
- Snowfall in the desert is a rare phenomenon.