anomalous
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
More than 160 files were released Friday on the website of the Defense Department, which officially refers to UFOs as "Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena," or UAPs.
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
It´s based on a quantum phenomenon called Quantum Anomalous Hall effect.
From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2024
While many reports of what the government now calls Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena remain unsolved, the new document states plainly there is nothing to see.
From New York Times • Mar. 8, 2024
New modeling, published this month in the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society, suggests they caught a lucky break: Anomalous atmospheric conditions may have greatly extended the range of their missile radar.
From Science Magazine • Nov. 17, 2023
Anomalous as it may sound, the absent are ever wrong, even when "present for duty," where they should be.
From Tonio, Son of the Sierras A Story of the Apache War by Post, Charles J.
Vocabulary lists containing anomalous
Stories of Ourselves
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
"Thomas Jefferson: The Best of Enemies," Vocabulary from the history article
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Lesson 2
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
