— anomalously , adv. — anomalousness , n.
/euh nom"euh leuhs/ , adj.
1. deviating from or inconsistent with the common order, form, or rule; irregular; abnormal: Advanced forms of life may be anomalous in the universe.
2. not fitting into a common or familiar type, classification, or pattern; unusual: He held an anomalous position in the art world.
3. incongruous or inconsistent.
4. Gram. irregular.
[ 1640-50; ( anomalus ) anómalos irregular, equiv. to an- AN- 1 + homalós even, with o by analogy with other Gk privatives (cf. ANOPHELES); see HOMO-, -OUS ]