anomalous

adjective
UK: /əˈnɒm.ə.ləs/
US: /əˈnɑː.mə.ləs/

  1. Different from what is normal or expected.

    1. The data was anomalous and could not be used. [ ] [ ]
    2. The sudden increase in temperature was anomalous, and scientists investigated the cause of this unusual event. [ ] [ ]

  2. Deviating from the common order, form, or rule.

    1. He had an anomalous result, different than others. [ ] [ ]
    2. The planet's anomalous orbit puzzled astronomers because it did not fit with existing theories. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

unusual deviant irregular odd atypical strange abnormal

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "anomalous" in English means: Different from what is normal or expected., Deviating from the common order, form, or rule..

The phonetic transcription of "anomalous" is /əˈnɒm.ə.ləs/ in British English and /əˈnɑː.mə.ləs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "anomalous": unusual, deviant, irregular, odd, atypical, strange, abnormal.

Example usage of "anomalous": "The data was anomalous and could not be used.". More examples on the page.