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- [uh-nom-uh-luh s]
- /əˈnɒm ə ləs/
- /əˈnɒm.ə.li/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-nom-uh-luh s]
- /əˈnɒm ə ləs/
Definitions of anomalous word
- adjective anomalous Something that is anomalous is different from what is usual or expected. 3
- adjective anomalous deviating from the normal or usual order, type, etc; irregular, abnormal, or incongruous 3
- adjective anomalous deviating from the regular arrangement, general rule, or usual method; abnormal 3
- adjective anomalous being or seeming to be inconsistent, contradictory, or improper 3
- adjective anomalous deviating from or inconsistent with the common order, form, or rule; irregular; abnormal: Advanced forms of life may be anomalous in the universe. 1
- adjective anomalous not fitting into a common or familiar type, classification, or pattern; unusual: He held an anomalous position in the art world. 1
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Origin of anomalous
First appearance:
before 1640 One of the 44% oldest English words
1640-50; (< Medieval Latin, Late Latin anōmalus) < Greek anṓmalos irregular, equivalent to an- an-1 + homalós even, with ō by analogy with other Gk privatives (cf. anopheles); see homo-, -ous
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Parts of speech for Anomalous
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anomalous popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for anomalous
adj anomalous
- atypical — Someone or something that is atypical is not typical of its kind.
- unnatural — contrary to the laws or course of nature.
- incongruous — out of keeping or place; inappropriate; unbecoming: an incongruous effect; incongruous behavior.
- abnormal — Someone or something that is abnormal is unusual, especially in a way that is worrying.
- peculiar — strange; queer; odd: peculiar happenings.
adjective anomalous
- uncharacteristic — Also, characteristical. pertaining to, constituting, or indicating the character or peculiar quality of a person or thing; typical; distinctive: Red and gold are the characteristic colors of autumn.
- out of the ordinary — of no special quality or interest; commonplace; unexceptional: One novel is brilliant, the other is decidedly ordinary; an ordinary person.
- jarring — to have a harshly unpleasant or perturbing effect on one's nerves, feelings, thoughts, etc.: The sound of the alarm jarred.
- usual — habitual or customary: her usual skill.
Antonyms for anomalous
adj anomalous
- standard — something considered by an authority or by general consent as a basis of comparison; an approved model.
- usual — habitual or customary: her usual skill.
- conforming — to act in accordance or harmony; comply (usually followed by to): to conform to rules.
- normal — conforming to the standard or the common type; usual; not abnormal; regular; natural.
- ordinary — of no special quality or interest; commonplace; unexceptional: One novel is brilliant, the other is decidedly ordinary; an ordinary person.
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