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Meaning of the word anomalous in English

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anomalous

US /əˈnɑː.mə.ləs/
UK /əˈnɒm.ə.ləs/
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Adjective

deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected

Example:
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Scientists observed an anomalous reading on the sensor.
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His behavior was anomalous for someone in his position.
Synonym:
abnormal atypical irregular deviant unusual
Antonym:
normal regular typical standard ordinary
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