phenomena

phenomena — noun

1. The standard plural form of "phenomenon", used to refer to multiple observable f

1.名詞B2
釋義

The standard plural form of "phenomenon", used to refer to multiple observable facts, events, or situations — especially those that are unusual, interesting, or studied by science.

例句

Imran observed several natural phenomena in Iceland, including the northern lights and volcanic sunsets.

collocation: natural phenomena

Social phenomena like fashion trends and language shifts often follow patterns that scientists study.

反義詞

文法句型

followed by plural verb

用法筆記

Phenomena is the only widely accepted plural of "phenomenon." The alternative form "phenomenons" is considered nonstandard and is rarely used in formal or academic writing. This noun is always treated as plural and must take a plural verb: "These phenomena are…" NOT "This phenomena is…"

常見錯誤

❌This phenomena is very rare in nature.
✅This phenomenon is very rare in nature.' or 'These phenomena are very rare in nature.
💡'phenomena' is already plural; use the singular 'phenomenon' for one thing, or pair 'phenomena' with a plural verb and determiner.
❌The data shows several interesting phenomenons.
✅The data shows several interesting phenomena.
💡'phenomenons' is nonstandard; 'phenomena' is the correct plural.