epiphenomenon (redirected from epiphenomena)

ep·i·phe·nom·e·non  (p-f-nm-nn)

n. pl. ep·i·phe·nom·e·na (-n)

1. A secondary phenomenon that results from and accompanies another: "Exploitation of one social class or ethnic group by another [is] an epiphenomenon of real differences in power between social groups" (Harper's).

2. Pathology An additional condition or symptom in the course of a disease, not necessarily connected with the disease.

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epi·phe·nome·nal adj.

epi·phe·nome·nal·ly adv.

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epiphenomenon - a secondary phenomenon that is a by-product of another phenomenon by-product, byproduct - a secondary and sometimes unexpected consequence