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Geographic vs Phenomena - What's the difference?

geographic | phenomena |

As an adjective geographic

is pertaining to geography.

As a noun phenomena is

(phenomenon).

geographic

English

Alternative forms

* geographick

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Pertaining to geography.
  • Determined by geography, as opposed to magnetic (i.e. North.)
  • Derived terms

    * geographic north * geographic latitude * geographic mile

    phenomena

    English

    Alternative forms

    * (archaic) * (qualifier)

    Noun

    phenomena (p)
  • (phenomenon).
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    Usage notes

    * In correct English, the term (phenomena) is always plural, with no exceptions. It is widely used incorrectly as a singular noun.