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Definition of phenomenal - 2 dictionary results

phe⋅nom⋅e⋅nal

  [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

Synonyms:
1. uncommon, outstanding, surpassing, unprecedented.
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phe·nom·e·nal   (fĭ-nŏm'ə-nəl)   
adj.  

  1. Of, relating to, or constituting phenomena or a phenomenon.

  2. Extraordinary; outstanding: a phenomenal feat of memory.

  3. Philosophy Known or derived through the senses rather than through the mind.

phe·nom'e·nal·ly adv.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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