phe·nom·e·non 
/fiˈnɑ:məˌnɑ:n/ noun
/fiˈnɑ:məˌnɑ:n/ noun [count] 1 plural phe·nom·e·na : something (such as an interesting fact or event) that can be observed and studied and that typically is unusual or difficult to understand or explain fully
▪ natural phenomena like lightning and earthquakes ▪ the phenomenon of love 2 plural phe·nom·e·nons : someone or something that is very impressive or popular especially because of an unusual ability or quality
▪ the greatest literary phenomenon of the decade ▪ He's a football/baseball phenomenon. ▪ The movie eventually became a cultural phenomenon.
▪ natural phenomena like lightning and earthquakes ▪ the phenomenon of love
▪ the greatest literary phenomenon of the decade ▪ He's a football/baseball phenomenon. ▪ The movie eventually became a cultural phenomenon.
