phenomenon

nouns

any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
phenomenon
is a type of (narrower)
a sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states
"events now in process"; "the process of calcification begins later for boys than for girls"
physical process, process
a remarkable development
phenomenon
is a type of (narrower)
a recent event that has some relevance for the present situation
"recent developments in Iraq"; "what a revolting development!"
development