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anomaly
something that deviates from the norm
Synonyms
- irregularity
- aberration
- exception
Antonyms
- norm
- regularity
anomaly in a sentence
The reading on the gauge was an anomaly the engineers had to investigate.
A 70-degree day in January was a real anomaly.
Where it comes from
From Greek anomalos 'uneven, irregular'
Memory hook
AN (not) + OMALY (regular) — not regular.
Word parts
- a/an — without/lack of
anomaly: an- (not) + omal (even, regular)
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