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Uncommonanomaly
The correct spelling is anomaly.
How to pronounce anomaly
/əˈnɒməlɪ/
nounIPA: /əˈnɒməlɪ/
Say it like: Ano-mal-ee
The correct spelling is anomaly. A deviation from a rule or from what is regarded as normal; an outlier. For example: "He is an anomaly among his friends in that he's the only one who's unmarried."
Usage Examples
“He is an anomaly among his friends in that he's the only one who's unmarried.”
“She disregarded some of the anamolies in the experiment, putting them down to miscalculation.”
Definition
noun
- 1.A deviation from a rule or from what is regarded as normal; an outlier.
- 2.Something or someone that is strange or unusual.
- 3.Any event or measurement that is out of the ordinary regardless of whether it is exceptional or not.
- 4.Any of various angular distances.
- 5.A defect or malformation.
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