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The meaning of ANOMALOUS is inconsistent with or deviating from what is usual, normal, or expected : irregular, unusual. How to use anomalous in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Anomalous.
Anomalous definition: deviating from or inconsistent with the common order, form, or rule; irregular; abnormal. See examples of ANOMALOUS used in a sentence.
Synonyms for ANOMALOUS: unusual, extraordinary, exceptional, abnormal, unique, rare, odd, uncommon; Antonyms of ANOMALOUS: normal, ordinary, common, typical, usual, customary, unexceptional, unextraordinary.
different from what is usual, or not in agreement with something else and therefore not satisfactory: In a multicultural society is it not anomalous to have a blasphemy law that only protects one religious faith? The experiment yielded anomalous results. See. anomaly. Fewer examples.
Something that deviates from the norm is anomalous. Something anomalous can be good, such as an exciting new direction in music or art. But that anomalously low score on your math test? Not so good.
Definition of anomalous adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
adj. 1. deviating from the common order, form, or rule; irregular; abnormal. 2. not fitting into a common, familiar, or expected type or pattern; unusual. 3. incongruous or inconsistent. [1640–50; (< Medieval Latin, Late Latin anōmalus) < Greek anṓmalos irregular] a•nom′a•lous•ly, adv. a•nom′a•lous•ness, n.
1. deviating from or inconsistent with the common order, form, or rule; irregular; abnormal. Advanced forms of life may be anomalous in the universe. 2. not fitting into a common or familiar type, classification, or pattern; unusual. He held an anomalous position in the art world. 3. incongruous or inconsistent. 4.
anomalous (comparative more anomalous, superlative most anomalous) Deviating from the normal; marked by incongruity or contradiction; aberrant or abnormal. Of uncertain or unknown categorization; strange. Having anomalies.
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