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phenomenological

/fɪˌnɑmənəlɑˈdʒɪkəl/ /fəˌnɑmənəlɑˈdʒɪkəl/

Meanings
adjective
Of or relating to phenomenology, or consistent with the principles of phenomenology.

Examples :

"The student's essay offered a phenomenological account of their experience learning to ride a bike, focusing on the feeling of wobbling, the fear of falling, and the eventual sense of balance and freedom. "
philosophy theory mind being phenomena

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Illustration learning

learning verb

/ˈlɜːnɪŋ/ /ˈlɝnɪŋ/

To acquire, or attempt to acquire knowledge or an ability to do something.

"My sister is learning to play the guitar. "

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eventual adjective

/ə-/ /əˈvɛn(t)ʃuəl/

Finally resulting or occuring (after a period of time).

"After years of hard work and dedication, her eventual promotion to manager was well-deserved. "

Illustration principles

principles noun

/ˈpɹɪnsɪpl̩z/

A fundamental assumption or guiding belief.

"We need some sort of principles to reason from."

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consistent noun

/kənˈsɪstənt/

(in the plural) Objects or facts that are coexistent, or in agreement with one another.

"The consistent of the student's grades showed a steady improvement throughout the year. "

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experience noun

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/

The effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in; personal and direct impressions as contrasted with description or fancies; personal acquaintance; actual enjoyment or suffering.

"It was an experience he would not soon forget."

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focusing verb

/ˈfoʊkəsɪŋ/ /ˈfoʊkəsɪn/

(followed by on or upon) To concentrate one's attention.

"I have to focus on my work."

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observer noun

/ɒb-/ /ɑb-/

One who makes observations, monitors or takes notice

"Most impartial observers agreed that Sampras had not served well."

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wobbling verb

/ˈwɒblɪŋ/ /ˈwʌblɪŋ/

To move with an uneven or rocking motion, or unsteadily to and fro.

"the Earth wobbles slowly on its axis;  the jelly wobbled on the plate"

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phenomenology noun

/fɪˌnɒmɪˈnɒləɡi/ /fɪˌnɑməˈnɑləɡi/

The study of structures of consciousness as experienced from the first-person point of view.

"The researcher used phenomenology to understand the students' unique experiences of anxiety during exams. "

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interpret verb

/ɪnˈtɜː.pɹɪt/ /ɪnˈtɝ.pɹɪt/

To explain or tell the meaning of; to translate orally into intelligible or familiar language or terms. applied especially to language, but also to dreams, signs, conduct, mysteries, etc.

"to interpret an Indian speech"

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relating verb

/rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈriːleɪtɪŋ/

To tell in a descriptive way.

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."

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explanation noun

/ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/

The act or process of explaining.

"The explanation was long and drawn-out."