English · Science & Technology
anomaly
/əˈnɒm.ə.li/
[/əˈnɒm.ə.li/]
deviation from norm
Advancednoun
Definition
Something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.
Example
The sudden spike in temperature was an anomaly that the researchers could not immediately explain.
The sudden spike in temperature was an anomaly that the researchers could not immediately explain.
Etymology
From Greek 'anomalos' (uneven), from 'an-' plus 'homalos' (even).
How & Where It’s Used
Common in science, statistics, and technical analysis.