epiphenomenon

epi·phe·nom·e·non | \ ˌe-pi-fi-ˈnä-mə-ˌnän

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plural epiphenomena\ ˌe-pi-fi-ˈnä-mə-ˌnä

How to pronounce epiphenomena (audio)

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Definition of epiphenomenon

: a secondary phenomenon accompanying another and caused by it specifically : a secondary mental phenomenon that is caused by and accompanies a physical phenomenon but has no causal influence itself

Examples of epiphenomenon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The new conspiracism is more than simply an offshoot or epiphenomenon of other forces such as authoritarianism or strident populism. — N.c., The Economist, "Conspiracy theories are dangerous—here’s how to crush them," 12 Aug. 2019

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“Epiphenomenon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/epiphenomenon. Accessed 29 Mar. 2020.

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