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phenomenal

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phe·nom·e·nal  (f-nm-nl)
adj.
1. Of, relating to, or constituting phenomena or a phenomenon.
2. Extraordinary; outstanding: a phenomenal feat of memory.
3. Philosophy Known or derived through the senses rather than through the mind.

phe·nome·nal·ly adv.

phenomenal [fɪˈnɒmɪnəl]
adj
1. of or relating to a phenomenon
2. extraordinary; outstanding; remarkable a phenomenal achievement
3. (Philosophy) Philosophy known or perceived by the senses rather than the mind
phenomenally  adv
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.phenomenal - of or relating to a phenomenon; "phenomenal science"
2.phenomenal - exceedingly or unbelievably great; "the bomb did fantastic damage"; "Samson is supposed to have had fantastic strength"; "phenomenaRl feats of memory"
extraordinary - beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable; "extraordinary authority"; "an extraordinary achievement"; "her extraordinary beauty"; "enjoyed extraordinary popularity"; "an extraordinary capacity for work"; "an extraordinary session of the legislature"

phenomenal
Translations
phenomenal [fɪˈnɒmɪnl] ADJ [memory, success, strength] → extraordinario; [speed] → espectacular
phenomenal [fɪˈnɒmɪnəl] adj (= incredible) [increase, speed, rate] → phénoménal(e)
phenomenal
adj
phänomenal, sagenhaft (inf); person, beauty, figurefabelhaft; boredom, heatunglaublich; at a phenomenal ratein phänomenalem Tempo
(Philos) the phenomenal worlddie Erscheinungswelt
phenomenal [fɪˈnɒmɪnl] adjfenomenale


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