anomaly
18 synonyms and 2 antonyms for anomaly, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Something that deviates from what is normal or expected; an irregularity.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
aberrant
abnormality
deviance
deviant
farlie
irregularity
odd fish
oddity
outlier
peculiarity
queerness
strange fish
strangeness
unusualness
weirdness
Antonyms
How to use anomaly
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
statistical anomaly
flag an anomaly
detect an anomaly
Etymology
From Latin anomalia, from Ancient Greek anomalia ("irregularity"), from anomalos ("uneven"), the opposite of homalos ("even, level").
Full origin of anomaly →Frequently asked questions
What does “anomaly” mean?
The word “anomaly” means something that deviates from what is normal or expected; an irregularity. In plain terms, something odd or unexpected that doesn't fit the usual pattern.
How do you pronounce “anomaly”?
“Anomaly” is pronounced uh-NOM-uh-lih (/əˈnɑ.mə.li/ in IPA).
How do you use “anomaly” in a sentence?
Here is “anomaly” used in a sentence: “The auditors flagged an anomaly in the company's accounts.”
What is another word for “anomaly”?
Words with a similar meaning to “anomaly” include aberrant, abnormality, deviance, deviant, freak and farlie.
What part of speech is “anomaly”?
“Anomaly” is a noun.
Where does the word “anomaly” come from?
The word “anomaly” comes from Ancient Greek. From Latin anomalia, from Ancient Greek anomalia ("irregularity"), from anomalos ("uneven"), the opposite of homalos ("even, level").
Is “anomaly” a common word?
“Anomaly” is an uncommon word in modern English.
