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Phenomena vs Retrocausality - What's the difference?

phenomena | retrocausality |

As nouns the difference between phenomena and retrocausality

is that phenomena is (phenomenon) while retrocausality is (physics) any of several hypothetical phenomena that reverse causality, allowing an effect to occur before its cause.

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.