phenomenal
[ fi-nom-uh-nl ]
adjective
highly extraordinary or prodigious; exceptional: phenomenal speed.
of or relating to phenomena.
of the nature of a phenomenon; cognizable by the senses.
Origin of phenomenal
1First recorded in 1815–25; phenomen(on) + -al1
Other words for phenomenal
Other words from phenomenal
- 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
Words that may be confused with phenomenal
- phenomena, phenomenal , phenomenon (see usage note at phenomena)
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British Dictionary definitions for phenomenal
phenomenal
/ (fɪˈnɒmɪnəl) /
adjective
of or relating to a phenomenon
extraordinary; outstanding; remarkable: a phenomenal achievement
philosophy known or perceived by the senses rather than the mind
Derived forms of phenomenal
- phenomenally, adverb
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