anomalous

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English

Etymology

From Late Latin anomalus, from Ancient Greek ἀνώμᾰλος (anṓmalos).[1][2]

Pronunciation

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Adjective

anomalous (comparative more anomalous, superlative most anomalous)

  1. Deviating from the normal; marked by incongruity or contradiction; aberrant or abnormal.
  2. Of uncertain or unknown categorization; strange.
  3. Having anomalies.

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References

  1. ^ anomalous”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.
  2. ^ anomalous”, in Collins English Dictionary.