phenomena
Americannoun
noun
Usage
As with other plurals of Latin or Greek origin, like media and criteria, there is a tendency to use the plural phenomena as a singular ( This phenomena will not be seen again ), but such use occurs infrequently in edited writing. The plural form phenomenas, though occasionally seen, has even less currency.
Etymology
Origin of phenomena
First recorded in 1580–90 with spelling phænomena
Example Sentences
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"In addition, these materials exhibit astounding quantum properties, such as quantum coherence at room temperature," explains Alpichshev, whose research group studies complex phenomena in advanced materials.
From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026
Welikala had stumbled upon one of L.A.’s more unlikely cultural phenomena: Public Assembly theater.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026
The Fed research and similar papers try to put some numbers on these phenomena.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026
In January Macleod's eldest daughter captured her first images of the phenomena.
From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026
Yet he could forget his learning too, baldly enjoying the phenomena produced.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
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