noun · Medium SAT word

    Phenomenon

    an observable event or occurrence

    Phenomenon in a sentence

    Scientists studied the phenomenon of aurora borealis lights.

    Synonyms for phenomenon

    • event
    • occurrence
    • happening

    Antonyms for phenomenon

    • norm
    • standard
    • convention

    Practice phenomenon on real SAT questions

    Vocabulary like phenomenon appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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