anomaly — something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈnɑːməli/
Example Sentences
- My cat sleeping only 2 hours a day is definitely an anomaly - usually he sleeps 20 hours!
- The company's profits showed a positive anomaly during the recession.
- Finding a student who actually reads the textbook before class is an anomaly these days.
anomaly
NOUN[/əˈnɑːməli/]
something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected
The scientist spots one strange anomaly in the otherwise perfect data chart.
A no, Molly! That floating elephant is totally anomalous!
An anomaly disrupts the monopoly-quality study!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'anomalos' meaning 'uneven' or 'irregular', derived from 'a-' (not) combined with 'homalos' (even, regular). The term entered English through Latin and French during the medieval period.
Breakdown
a- (not) + homalo- (even, regular) + -y (noun suffix) = anomaly (something not regular or deviating from the norm)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat sleeping only 2 hours a day is definitely an anomaly - usually he sleeps 20 hours!”
“The company's profits showed a positive anomaly during the recession.”
“Finding a student who actually reads the textbook before class is an anomaly these days.”
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