anomalous

adjective

anom·a·lous ə-ˈnä-mə-ləs How to pronounce anomalous (audio)

: inconsistent with or deviating from what is usual, normal, or expected : irregular, unusual

Researchers could not explain the anomalous test results.

: of uncertain nature or classification

an anomalous figure in the world of politics

: marked by incongruity or contradiction : paradoxical

anomalously adverb

anomalousness noun

Example Sentences

Researchers could not explain the anomalous test results. that was an anomalous year for the housing industry, so the number of starts is anything but typical

Recent Examples on the Web In other words, forecasting economic outcomes–something that was already, to say the very least, hit or miss–is virtually impossible right now because the data is so anomalous.

Norbert Michel, Forbes, 1 Aug. 2022 These companies weren’t anomalous in going public at the early stages of their growth.

Josh Rutzick, WSJ, 28 July 2022 While spring came on fast with a mild March, April and May were more volatile with bouts of both anomalous warmth and much cooler-than-normal conditions.

Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 31 May 2022 However, there is something else a bit anomalous according to tropical meteorology expert Dr. Michael Ventrice, a meteorological software engineer with DFW.

Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 5 July 2022 Such a modern take on wine hospitality might seem anomalous to vintners like the Adams, for whom this is their second estate.

Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report, 26 June 2022 But in the uphill battle of her anomalous self-sufficiency, Bush did control every component: deciding where to expand or gate a sound, where to add reverb, arranging electronic instruments alongside ancient ones, producing the future.

Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2022 Io's colors—and the anomalous ions hitting Krimigis's detector—came from elements blasted from the moon's volcanoes.

Tim Folger, Scientific American, 18 June 2022 For its part, Roblox appears to view both the COVID-era spike and its subsequent fade as anomalous moments on an overall growth path.

Rob Walker, Fortune, 3 June 2022 See More

anomalous

adjective

as in unusual

being out of the ordinary that was an anomalous year for the housing industry, so the number of starts is anything but typical

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extraordinary
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normal
ordinary
common
typical
usual
customary
unexceptional
unextraordinary
familiar
frequent
everyday

as in abnormal

departing from some accepted standard of what is normal an anomalous burst of anger from this usually easygoing person

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way-out

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normal
typical
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The words irregular and unnatural are common synonyms of anomalous. While all three words mean "not conforming to rule, law, or custom," anomalous implies not conforming to what might be expected because of the class or type to which it belongs or the laws that govern its existence.

her drive made her an anomalous figure in a sleepy organization

Although the words irregular and anomalous have much in common, irregular implies not conforming to a law or regulation imposed for the sake of uniformity in method, practice, or conduct.

concerned about his irregular behavior

The meanings of unnatural and anomalous largely overlap; however, unnatural suggests what is contrary to nature or to principles or standards felt to be essential to the well-being of civilized society.

prisoners treated with unnatural cruelty

单词	anomalous
释义	anomalous adjective anom·a·lous ə-ˈnä-mə-ləs 1 : inconsistent with or deviating from what is usual, normal, or expected : irregular, unusual Researchers could not explain the anomalous test results. 2 a : of uncertain nature or classification an anomalous figure in the world of politics b : marked by incongruity or contradiction : paradoxical anomalously adverb anomalousness noun Synonyms aberrant aberrated abnormal atypical especial exceeding exceptional extraordinaire extraordinary freak odd peculiar phenomenal preternatural rare singular uncommon uncustomary unique unusual unwonted See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Researchers could not explain the anomalous test results. that was an anomalous year for the housing industry, so the number of starts is anything but typical Recent Examples on the Web In other words, forecasting economic outcomes–something that was already, to say the very least, hit or miss–is virtually impossible right now because the data is so anomalous. Norbert Michel, Forbes, 1 Aug. 2022 These companies weren’t anomalous in going public at the early stages of their growth. Josh Rutzick, WSJ, 28 July 2022 While spring came on fast with a mild March, April and May were more volatile with bouts of both anomalous warmth and much cooler-than-normal conditions. Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 31 May 2022 However, there is something else a bit anomalous according to tropical meteorology expert Dr. Michael Ventrice, a meteorological software engineer with DFW. Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 5 July 2022 Such a modern take on wine hospitality might seem anomalous to vintners like the Adams, for whom this is their second estate. Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report, 26 June 2022 But in the uphill battle of her anomalous self-sufficiency, Bush did control every component: deciding where to expand or gate a sound, where to add reverb, arranging electronic instruments alongside ancient ones, producing the future. Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2022 Io's colors—and the anomalous ions hitting Krimigis's detector—came from elements blasted from the moon's volcanoes. Tim Folger, Scientific American, 18 June 2022 For its part, Roblox appears to view both the COVID-era spike and its subsequent fade as anomalous moments on an overall growth path. Rob Walker, Fortune, 3 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology Late Latin anomalus, from Greek anōmalos, literally, uneven, from a- + homalos even, from homos same — more at same First Known Use 1655, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition anomalous adjective anom·a·lous ə-ˈnä-mə-ləs : not regular or usual anomalous test results Medical Definition anomalous adjective anom·a·lous ə-ˈnäm-ə-ləs : deviating from normal anomalous development anomalous pulmonary venous drainage Physicians' Current Procedural Terminology specifically : having abnormal vision with respect to a particular color but not color-blind she was almost red anomalous Nature anomalous adjective 1 as in unusual being out of the ordinary that was an anomalous year for the housing industry, so the number of starts is anything but typical Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance unusual extraordinary abnormal exceptional unique rare odd uncommon outstanding remarkable singular atypical aberrant exceeding peculiar incredible phenomenal freak noticeable striking aberrated uncustomary unwonted especial notable conspicuous bizarre salient prominent eccentric strange preternatural deviant extraordinaire weird freakish oddball outlandish inconceivable incomprehensible unthinkable unimaginable quaint monstrous Antonyms & Near Antonyms normal ordinary common typical usual customary unexceptional unextraordinary familiar frequent everyday See More 2 as in abnormal departing from some accepted standard of what is normal an anomalous burst of anger from this usually easygoing person Synonyms & Similar Words abnormal unnatural unusual irregular unusual atypical aberrant uncommon aberrational deviant odd extraordinary uncommon untypical bizarre odd extraordinary eccentric strange peculiar weird deviate unconventional rare remarkable strange unrepresentative devious peculiar idiosyncratic curious freakish funny rare outlandish unorthodox quirky wacky screwy outré whacky unwonted preternatural uncustomary kinky nonconformist quaint wild unwonted preternatural uncustomary queerish queer out-of-the-way far-out way-out Antonyms & Near Antonyms normal typical natural regular ordinary standard common familiar unremarkable unexceptional commonplace usual routine characteristic everyday customary average run-of-the-mill archetypal run-of-the-mine workaday representative run-of-mine wonted archetypical See More Synonym Chooser The words irregular and unnatural are common synonyms of anomalous. While all three words mean "not conforming to rule, law, or custom," anomalous implies not conforming to what might be expected because of the class or type to which it belongs or the laws that govern its existence. her drive made her an anomalous figure in a sleepy organization Although the words irregular and anomalous have much in common, irregular implies not conforming to a law or regulation imposed for the sake of uniformity in method, practice, or conduct. concerned about his irregular behavior The meanings of unnatural and anomalous largely overlap; however, unnatural suggests what is contrary to nature or to principles or standards felt to be essential to the well-being of civilized society. prisoners treated with unnatural cruelty
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