phenomenalism noun. [fɪ'nɒmɪn(ǝ)lɪz(ǝ)m] M19.
[from PHENOMENAL + -ISM.]
Philosophy. The manner of thinking which considers things from the point of view of phenomena only; the metaphysical doctrine that (actual or possible) phenomena are the only objects of knowledge, or the only realities.

■ phenomenalist noun & adjective (a) noun an advocate of phenomenalism; (b) adjective of or pertaining to phenomenalism or phenomenalists: M19.

■ phenomena'listic adjective M19.

■ phenomena'listically adverb as regards or in terms of phenomenalism E20.

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