Synonyms for

Anomalies

Verb / ʌˈnɑ:mʌli:z / Another word for anomalies — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Anomalies are things that are different from what is expected, usual, or normal.

Synonyms & similar words

unusualperson anomaly anomalousness aberrations deviations irregularities oddities peculiarities quirks eccentricities anomalousness inconsistencies discrepancies variances departures exceptions divergences unusualness strangeness weirdness uncommonness atypicality nonconformity

Synonyms by register

Formal

aberrations deviations irregularities discrepancies

Informal

oddities quirks freaks weirdnesses

Literary

singularities prodigies curiosities

Antonyms

regularities norms standards conventions usuals ordinaries uniformities

Common collocations

  • statistical anomalies
  • data anomalies
  • observed anomalies
  • detect anomalies
  • explain anomalies
  • genetic anomalies
  • cosmic anomalies
  • reporting anomalies

Word family

noun anomaly
adjective anomalous

Usage note

Anomalies typically refer to things that deviate from what is standard, normal, or expected, often in a scientific or statistical context. Avoid using it for everyday oddities unless aiming for a more formal tone.

Example sentences

  1. The discovery of a new species of animal was an anomaly.
  2. The test results showed an anomaly that needed to be further investigated.
  3. The athlete's performance was an anomaly compared to his usual results.
  4. The stock market experienced an anomaly that caused investors to panic.
  5. The scientist noticed an anomaly in the data and had to redo the experiment.

Quotes

  • In general, the art of government consists in taking as much money as possible from one party of the citizens to give to the other. - Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine
  • Science is a way of thinking much more than it is a body of knowledge. - Carl Sagan, The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark
  • The Earth is what we all have in common. - Wendell Berry

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