NYT Dictionary

PHENOMENA

/fɪˈnɑm.ɪ.nə/
Nounphe-NOM-e-naphe-nom-e-na · 4 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2023, 2025

Meaning

plural of phenomenon

Etymology

Origin: Ancient Greek

The plural form of phenomenon, formed according to the Ancient Greek -ον (-on) → -α (-a) pluralisation pattern.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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