I. fə̇ˈnämən ə l adjective
Etymology: phenomen on + -al
: relating to or being a phenomenon or phenomena: as
a. : known through the senses and immediate experience rather than through thought or intuition : sensible
the phenomenal world
b. : concerned with phenomena rather than with hypotheses
phenomenal science
c. : extraordinary , remarkable
his influence over juries was phenomenal — H.W.H.Knott
crop yields are phenomenal — Americana Annual
claimed for himself one talent: a phenomenal memory for places — James Stern
a phenomenal sandstorm — W.B.Fisher
book enjoyed a phenomenal sale
Synonyms: see material
II. noun
( -s )
: that which is known through observation ; also : phenomena