Phenomenal

Definition

Extraordinary, remarkable, or exceptional in a way that stands out significantly; also used in philosophy to refer to things as they appear to human perception rather than as they exist objectively. In everyday speech, it typically means impressively good or notable.

Example Usage

Her phenomenal performance on the exam earned her a full scholarship to the university.

Origin

From Late Latin phaenomenon, via Greek phainomenon, 'that which appears,' from phainesthai, 'to appear.'

Fun Fact

In Kant's philosophy, phenomena are contrasted with noumena—things as they appear to us versus things as they really are.

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