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phenomenon

phenomenon

Meaning of phenomenon

something that happens or exists and can be noticed

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British English/fɪˈnɒmɪnən/
American English/fəˈnɑːmənən/
Russian transcription[jɪvˈlʲenʲɪje]
phenomenon
phenomenon - явление
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phenomenon with Russian translation

phenomenon usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Учёные изучают новое явление в океане.

Scientists are studying a new phenomenon in the ocean.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Этот световой узор — редкое явление.

That light pattern is a rare phenomenon.

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phenomenon synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between phenomenon / event / occurrence / incident / development

🇬🇧English
phenomenon

явление — something that happens or exists and can be noticed

B2Often

Scientists are studying a new phenomenon in the ocean.

Учёные изучают новое явление в океане.

P
🇬🇧English
phenomenon

the standard headword; a notable fact, event, or occurrence, often something unusual or important

C1Often

The northern lights are a natural phenomenon.

Северное сияние — это природное явление.

E
🇬🇧English
event

a specific happening, usually something notable or planned

C1Very Often

The concert was the biggest event of the summer.

Концерт стал главным событием лета.

O
🇬🇧English
occurrence

an instance of something happening, often used in formal or technical contexts

C1Often

The occurrence of the disease has increased this year.

Частота возникновения болезни в этом году выросла.

I
🇬🇧English
incident

an event, especially one that is minor, sudden, or unpleasant

C1Often

There was an incident at the station last night.

Вчера вечером на станции произошёл инцидент.

D
🇬🇧English
development

a new stage, change, or progress in a situation, often over time

C1Very Often

The latest development in the case surprised everyone.

Последнее развитие событий в этом деле удивило всех.

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phenomenon translation: явление. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce phenomenon

/fɪˈnɒmɪnən/

phenomenon translation

явление

phenomenon examples

Scientists are studying a new phenomenon in the ocean.

phenomenon transcription

/fɪˈnɒmɪnən/, /fəˈnɑːmənən/

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phenomenon meaning: what does it mean?

something that happens or exists and can be noticed

phenomenon pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

phenomenon is pronounced as /fɪˈnɒmɪnən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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Scientists are studying a new phenomenon in the ocean. Translation: Учёные изучают новое явление в океане.

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