anomaly

B1
Pronunciation
/əˈnɒməlɪ/
/əˈnɑməli/
Noun
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

A deviation from a rule or from what is regarded as normal; an outlier.

Synonyms
abnormality deviance deviation exception inconsistency irregularity phenomenon
2 Definition

Something or someone that is strange or unusual.

Example Sentences
  • He is an anomaly among his friends in that he's the only one who's unmarried.
3 Definition

Any event or measurement that is out of the ordinary regardless of whether it is exceptional or not.

Example Sentences
  • She disregarded some of the anamolies in the experiment, putting them down to miscalculation.
4 Definition

Any of various angular distances.

5 Definition

A defect or malformation.

6 Definition

A failure of a classical symmetry due to quantum corrections.

7 Definition

An irregularity or disproportion.