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phe·nom·e·nal
/
fɪˈnɒm
ə
nl
/
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[
fi-
nom
-
uh
-nl
]
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adjective
1.
highly extraordinary or prodigious; exceptional:
phenomenal speed.
2.
of or pertaining to
phenomena
.
3.
of the
nature
of a
phenomenon
; cognizable by the senses.
Origin:
1815–25;
phenomen(on)
+
-al
1
Related forms
phe·nom·e·nal·i·ty,
noun
phe·nom·e·nal·ly,
adverb
non·phe·nom·e·nal,
adjective
non·phe·nom·e·nal·ly,
adverb
sem·i·phe·nom·e·nal,
adjective
sem·i·phe·nom·e·nal·ly,
adverb
un·phe·nom·e·nal,
adjective
un·phe·nom·e·nal·ly,
adverb
Can be confused:
phenomena
,
phenomenal,
phenomenon
(see usage note at
phenomenon
).
Synonyms
1.
uncommon, outstanding, surpassing, unprecedented.
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phenomenal
(fɪˈnɒmɪn
ə
l)
—
adj
1.
of or relating to a phenomenon
2.
extraordinary; outstanding; remarkable:
a phenomenal achievement
3.
philosophy
known or perceived by the senses rather than the mind
phe'nomenally
—
adv
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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Word Origin & History
phenomenal
1825, "of the nature of a phenomenon," from
phenomenon
. A hybrid coined 1825 by Coleridge (with suffix from L. -alis). Meaning "remarkable, exceptional" is from 1850.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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