n.
 (pl. phenomena)
   - a fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one whose cause is in question.
 - Philosophy  the object of a person's perception.
 - a remarkable person or thing.
 
 
  Usage
  The word phenomenon comes from Greek, and its plural form is phenomena. In standard English it is a mistake to treat phenomena as if it were a singular form.
  Etymology
  C16: via late L. from Gk phainomenon ‘thing appearing to view’, based on phainein ‘to show’.