English dictionary · noun
phenomenon
a fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen
Meaning and definitions
- a fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen
Connected roots
- phan-
showing, appearing
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- emphasis
special importance or prominence given to something
- euphemism
a mild word substituted for one considered too harsh
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