anomalous

Definition

Deviating from the normal; marked by incongruity or contradiction; aberrant or abnormal.

Etymology

From Late Latin anōmalos, from Ancient Greek ἀνώμᾰλος (anṓmălos).

Example Sentences

• "statistically anomalous"
• "highly anomalous"
• "The scientist noted an anomalous result in the data."

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