semiphenomenal
ə 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.
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| —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 | |
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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.
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