anomaly

see definition of anomaly

noundeviation from normal, usual

Synonyms for anomaly

noun deviation from normal, usual

Antonyms for anomaly

abnormalities

noun. being different from standard or norm

abnormality

noun. being different from standard or norm

Word Origin & History

1570s, from Latin anomalia, from Greek anomalia "inequality," noun of quality from anomalos "uneven, irregular," from an-, privative prefix, "not" (see an- (1)) + homalos "even," from homos "same" (see same).

Example Sentences foranomaly

What an anomaly in political architecture, to build an inverted pyramid!

His position is virtually an anomaly and he himself, a mere figure-head.

To test this anomaly, use should be made of Landolt's apparatus (Fig. 36).

That other anomaly, a man of inherited wealth, is disgusting to the anarchist.

His amusing vindication of the anomaly is worthy of a perusal.

This anomaly was present in several of the maternal ancestors of the woman.

It was an anomaly that gold should be produced in this region.

The only citizen to whom I suggested the anomaly merely said, "Well, why not?"

This organization is an anomaly in the history of the world.

The expression is neat and vigorous, but not precise; so I have christened him the Anomaly.

anomaly

Synonyms for anomaly

Antonyms for anomaly

aberrancy

abnormalities

abnormality

curiosity

deviance

anomaly

Synonyms for anomaly

Antonyms for anomaly

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