phenomen- root words — words with the phenomen- root

The root phenomen- comes from Greek phainomenon, meaning appearing thing. 5 words in Dendril are built from it, including phenomenon, phenomena, phenomenons, phenomenal, phenomenally. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the phenomen- root

Explore words with phenomen- — words containing the phenomen- root and sharing its sense of "appearing thing". Examples include phenomenon, phenomena, phenomenons, phenomenal, phenomenally. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does phenomen- mean?

The phenomen- root means appearing thing, from Greek phainomenon. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.