Phenomenon 1100 Words You Need Week 23 Day 2

Phenomenon 1100 Words You Need

Phenomenon 1100 Words You Need

/fəˈnɒm.ɪ.nən/ (noun)

Definition

1. unusual occurrence, an interesting existence, something that is notable and out of the ordinary, happening, incident, miracle, marvel, wonder
2. a really successful person, an extraordinary person, prodigy, genius, bright star

Example

So let’s take a whirl through some of the most incredible, sometimes mind-boggling phenomena the Earth has to offer — along with a little of the science behind them. Like fire rainbows, halos require just the right formation of ice crystals in clouds high above the surface of the Earth to bend light from the sun into a perfect ring. The same phenomenon can also happen with moonlight, although moon halos are usually white and sun halos can be rainbow-colored, like this one.

Source: https://www.businessinsider.com/

Parts of speech

Adjective: phenomenal

Noun: phenomenology: the science or study of unusual happenings or phenomena

Noun: phenomenalism