anomalous — deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈnɑːmələs/
Example Sentences
- My cat's anomalous habit of barking like a dog always surprises visitors.
- The anomalous temperature readings suggested equipment malfunction.
- Scientists discovered an anomalous star that seemed to disappear and reappear randomly.
anomalous
ADJECTIVE[/əˈnɑːmələs/]
deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected
The scientist froze when one cell behaved in an anomalous way under the microscope.
No longer synonymous, this anomalous robot becomes autonomous!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'anomalos' meaning irregular or uneven. The word combines the negative prefix 'an-' with 'homalos' meaning even or level.
Breakdown
an- (not/without) + homal- (even, level) + -ous (adjective suffix meaning 'having the quality of')
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📝Examples
“My cat's anomalous habit of barking like a dog always surprises visitors.”
“The anomalous temperature readings suggested equipment malfunction.”
“Scientists discovered an anomalous star that seemed to disappear and reappear randomly.”
“It's anomalous for a teenager to prefer classical music over pop songs.”
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