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phenomena
English
Etymology
The plural form of phenomenon, formed according to the Ancient Greek -?? (-on) ? -? (-a) pluralisation pattern.
Alternative forms
- phænomena (archaic)
- phœnomena (archaic, erroneous)
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /f??n?m?n?/
- (US) IPA(key): /f??n?m?n?/
Noun
phenomena pl
- plural of phenomenon
Usage notes
- May occasionally be used as a singular. This is generally considered an error. Compare criteria.
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diluvialist
English
Etymology
diluvial +? -ist
Noun
diluvialist (plural diluvialists)
- One who explains geological phenomena by the Noachian deluge.
- 1835, Sir Charles Lyell, Principles of Geology
- But the old diluvialists were induced by their system to confound all the groups of strata together instead of discriminating
- 1835, Sir Charles Lyell, Principles of Geology
References
- diluvialist in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.
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