[anom.a.lous] adj [LL anomalus, fr. Gk anomalos, lit., uneven, fr. a- + homalos even, fr. homos same--more at same] (1655) 1: inconsistent with or deviating from what is usual, normal, or expected: irregular, unusual
2. a: of uncertain nature or classification b: marked by incongruity or contradiction: paradoxical syn see irregular -- anom.a.lous.ly adv -- anom.a.lous.ness n