anomalous

CEFRC1

/əˈnɒmələs/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Different from what is normal, expected, or usual.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Having anomalies.

Examples

  • The general theory of relativity explains the anomalous perihelion precession of the planet Mercury.

  • The pilots were confused by the seemingly anomalous readings of their instruments.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

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Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Of uncertain or unknown categorization; strange.

  2. Deviating from the normal; marked by incongruity or contradiction; aberrant or abnormal.

More examples

In context

  • The SCP Foundation contains and studies anomalous entities.

  • The scientist noted an anomalous result in the data.

  • highly anomalous

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Origin

adjective

From Late Latin anōmalos, from Ancient Greek ἀνώμᾰλος (anṓmălos).