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anomaly

 

[ əˈnɒm.ə.li ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in science

Something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected. An anomaly may be an unexpected result, occurrence, or phenomenon that does not fit the usual pattern or behavior.

Synonyms

aberration, deviation, irregularity, oddity

Examples of usage

  • The scientist discovered an anomaly in the data that could not be explained.
  • The anomaly in the weather patterns puzzled meteorologists.
  • The anomaly in the experiment led to further investigation.
Context #2 | Noun

in society

Someone or something that is different from the norm or that stands out in some way. An anomaly in society can be a person, behavior, or event that is unconventional or unusual.

Synonyms

eccentric, exception, maverick, outlier

Examples of usage

  • She was considered an anomaly in the conservative community due to her progressive views.
  • The sudden influx of tourists was an anomaly in the quiet town.
  • The artist's work was seen as an anomaly in the traditional art world.

Translations

Translations of the word "anomaly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 anomalia

🇮🇳 असामान्यता

🇩🇪 Anomalie

🇮🇩 anomali

🇺🇦 аномалія

🇵🇱 anomalia

🇯🇵 異常 (いじょう)

🇫🇷 anomalie

🇪🇸 anomalía

🇹🇷 anomali

🇰🇷 이상 (異常)

🇸🇦 شذوذ

🇨🇿 anomálie

🇸🇰 anomália

🇨🇳 异常 (yìcháng)

🇸🇮 anomalija

🇮🇸 frávik

🇰🇿 аномалия

🇬🇪 ანომალია

🇦🇿 anomalı

🇲🇽 anomalía

Etymology

The word 'anomaly' originated from the Greek word 'anomalos', meaning 'uneven' or 'irregular'. It entered the English language in the 17th century. Initially used in astronomy to describe irregularities in the movement of planets, 'anomaly' later expanded to refer to any deviation from the norm or expected behavior.

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