English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

anomalous

0 antonyms and opposites of anomalous, grouped by meaning.

Adj — Different from what is normal or expected; not fitting the usual pattern.

We haven't recorded synonyms for anomalous yet. You can still read its full definition, where it comes from, or words that rhyme with it.

How to use anomalous

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

anomalous result anomalous behaviour statistically anomalous

Fairly formal; common in scientific and technical writing.

Etymology

From Late Latin anomalos, from Ancient Greek anomalos, "uneven, irregular."

Full origin of anomalous →

Frequently asked questions

What does “anomalous” mean?

The word “anomalous” means different from what is normal or expected; not fitting the usual pattern. In plain terms, standing out because it doesn't match the normal pattern.

How do you pronounce “anomalous”?

“Anomalous” is pronounced uh-NO-muh-luhs (/əˈnɑmələs/ in IPA).

How do you use “anomalous” in a sentence?

Here is “anomalous” used in a sentence: “The scientists noticed an anomalous spike in temperature readings.”

What part of speech is “anomalous”?

“Anomalous” is an adjective.

Where does the word “anomalous” come from?

The word “anomalous” comes from Ancient Greek. From Late Latin anomalos, from Ancient Greek anomalos, "uneven, irregular.".

Related words

Nearby words

← Back to the full definition of anomalous
Synonyms and antonyms from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA.