Synonyms for

Anomaly

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

Definition

Anomaly means something that is different from what is expected or normal.

Synonyms & similar words

unusualperson anomalousness aberration deviation oddity irregularity peculiarity anomalousness abnormality exception fluke singularity quirk aberrancy dissimilarity divergence variation inconsistency incongruity discrepancy contradiction nonconformity

Synonyms by register

Formal

aberration irregularity deviation exception

Informal

oddity quirk freak weirdness

Literary

strangeness uniqueness rarity

Antonyms

norm regularity standard usual commonplace ordinariness conformity

Common collocations

  • a clear anomaly
  • a statistical anomaly
  • a genetic anomaly
  • a temporal anomaly
  • detect an anomaly
  • report an anomaly
  • a significant anomaly

Word family

noun anomaly
adjective anomalous

Usage note

An anomaly refers to something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected. It often implies a deviation that is unusual or surprising.

Example sentences

  1. The blue apple was an anomaly in the orchard.
  2. The test results showed an anomaly that required further investigation.
  3. The athlete's performance was an anomaly compared to his previous races.
  4. The teacher noticed an anomaly in the student's homework that needed to be corrected.
  5. The sudden heat wave in the middle of winter was an anomaly.

Quotes

  • 'An anomaly is a beautiful thing until it is your life.' - Rachel Joyce
  • 'Anomaly is the essence of all growth.' - Kevin Kelly
  • 'If you're always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be.' - Maya Angelou

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