phenomenon
//fəˈnɒmɪnən//
Noun
phenomenonSingular
phenomenaPlural
1
A fact or event that can be observed or experienced, especially one that is unusual or difficult to understand or explain
Scientists are studying the phenomenon of climate change.
2
A remarkable or exceptional person, thing, or occurrence
The young pianist is a phenomenon who has captivated audiences worldwide.
3
In philosophy, an object or aspect as it appears to and is perceived by the senses, as opposed to its true nature
Kant distinguished between the phenomenon, what we perceive, and the noumenon, the thing in itself.