ANOMALOUS


Meaning of ANOMALOUS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ə-ˈnä-mə-ləs ]

adjective

Etymology: Late Latin anomalus, from Greek anōmalos, literally, uneven, from a- + homalos even, from homos same — more at same

Date: 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

Synonyms: see irregular

• anom·a·lous·ly adverb

• anom·a·lous·ness noun

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