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Phenomenon vs. Phenomena

Phenomenon

/fɪˈnɒmənən/
An observable event or fact that can be perceived by the senses

Examples:

All elemental phenomena should..."Oh! here is this blessed phenomenon at last.No comet, star, thunderstorm, or other phenomenon heralded his birth.

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This word has no antonyms

Phenomena

Occurrences or facts that can be observed and studied

Examples:

Northern lights are beautiful phenomena observed in polar regions.The mystery of these phenomena baffled scientists for decades.Social media gives rise to new cultural phenomena rapidly.

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Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Phenomenon refers to a single unusual or remarkable event.
  • Phenomena is the plural form, used for multiple events or instances.
  • Remember, phenomenon has an extra n for singling out a singular event.
  • Use phenomena when discussing more than one event or occurrence.
  • Think of phenomena as collecting together multiple singular phenomenon events.
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