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/fenomeˈnal/

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Translation

phenomenal, great

Word origin

From Late Latin phaenomenon, from Greek phainomenon ('thing appearing to view'), from phainein ('to show'). The English 'phenomenal' shares the same root.

Origin
Greek
Root
phainomenon
English cognates
phenomenon, phenomenal

Grammar

Masc pluralfenomenales

Examples

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Last night's party was phenomenal.

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You have done a phenomenal job!

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We had a great time at the beach.

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He has a phenomenal memory for names.

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How was the concert? It was phenomenal.

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