phenomenal

[ fi-nom-uh-nl ]
/ fɪˈnɒm ə nl /
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adjective

highly extraordinary or prodigious; exceptional: phenomenal speed.
of or relating to phenomena.
of the nature of a phenomenon; cognizable by the senses.

Origin of phenomenal

First recorded in 1815–25; phenomen(on) + -al1

OTHER WORDS FROM phenomenal

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH phenomenal

phenomena phenomenal phenomenon (see usage note at phenomenon)

Words nearby phenomenal

phenolphthalein, phenolsulfonephthalein, phenolsulfonphthalein, phenom, phenomena, phenomenal, phenomenalism, phenomenalize, phenomenology, phenomenon, phenoplast

Words related to phenomenality

development, phantasm, experience, wonder

British Dictionary definitions for phenomenality

phenomenal
/ (fɪˈnɒmɪnəl) /

adjective

of or relating to a phenomenon
extraordinary; outstanding; remarkable a phenomenal achievement
philosophy known or perceived by the senses rather than the mind

Derived forms of phenomenal

phenomenally, adverb