phenomenally
|phe-nom-e-nal-ly|
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/fəˈnɑː.mə.nəl.i/
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/fəˈnɒm.ɪ.nəl.i/
(phenomenal)
remarkably
Etymology
Etymology Information
'phenomenally' originates from the Greek word 'phainomenon,' where 'phaino' meant 'to show or appear.'
Historical Evolution
'phainomenon' transformed into the Latin word 'phenomenon,' and eventually became the modern English word 'phenomenal,' from which 'phenomenally' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to phenomena,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'remarkably or extraordinarily.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a way that is very remarkable or extraordinary.
The athlete performed phenomenally in the competition.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41