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subphenomenon

subphenomenon noun: a phenomenon which forms part of a larger phenomenon.

Noun

subphenomenon (plural subphenomena)

  1. A phenomenon which forms part of a larger phenomenon.
    • Net child labor comprises subphenomena with different, sometimes contradictory, evolutions. The increasing role of formal economy may artificially inflate the numbers of children considered working. Informal and family work may lead to underreported work, especially in historical contexts.2009, Hugh D. Hindman, editor, The World of Child Labor: An Historical and Regional Survey, Armonk, N.Y.; London: M. E. Sharpe, →ISBN, page 648

Forms of subphenomenon

pluralsubphenomena

Origin of subphenomenon

From sub- + phenomenon.

Questions about subphenomenon

What does subphenomenon mean?
Subphenomenon means a phenomenon which forms part of a larger phenomenon.
What part of speech is subphenomenon?
Subphenomenon is a noun.
What is the plural of subphenomenon?
The plural of subphenomenon is subphenomena.

Words near subphenomenon in the dictionary

  1. subpetrosal
  2. subpharyngeal
  3. subphase
  4. subphases
  5. subphenomena
  6. subphenomenon
  7. subphenotype
  8. subphenotyped
  9. subphenotypes
  10. subphenotypic
  11. subphenotyping

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