phenomenology
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/fəˌnɒməˈnɒlədʒi/
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/fəˌnɒmɪˈnɒlədʒi/
study of experience
Etymology
'phenomenology' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'phainomenon,' where 'phaino-' meant 'to appear' and '-logia' meant 'study of.'
'phainomenon' transformed into the German word 'Phänomenologie,' and eventually became the modern English word 'phenomenology.'
Initially, it meant 'study of appearances,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'study of experience and consciousness.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a branch of philosophy that studies the structures of experience and consciousness.
Phenomenology seeks to understand how we experience the world.
Synonyms
Noun 2
a method of inquiry in the social sciences that focuses on the subjective experiences of individuals.
The researcher used phenomenology to explore the participants' lived experiences.
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