Anomalous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈnɒmələs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Anomalous is an adjective meaning Deviating from the normal; marked by incongruity or contradiction; aberrant or abnormal.
Meaning
Deviating from the normal; marked by incongruity or contradiction; aberrant or abnormal.
More Meanings
- Of uncertain or unknown categorization; strange.
- Having anomalies.
Example Sentences
highly anomalous
statistically anomalous
His behavior was anomalous given the circumstances.
The scientist noted an anomalous result in the data.
Synonyms for anomalous
Depending on context, synonyms include abnormal.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include abnormal, anomaly, aberrant, strange, bizarre, deviant.
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