phe·nom·e·nal·ism
fi-ˈnä-mə-nə-ˌli-zəm 
1
: a theory that limits knowledge to phenomena only
2
: a theory that all knowledge is of phenomena and that what is construed to be perception of material objects is simply perception of sense-data
plural -s
: an advocate or proponent of phenomenalism
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“Phenomenalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phenomenalism. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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