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anomalous

ano·ma·lous

UK/əˈnɒmələs/ US/əˈnɑmələs/ rare

adjective

1.

deviating from the general or common order or type

  • “advanced forms of life may be anomalous in the universe”
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Origin

From Late Latin anōmalos, from Ancient Greek ἀνώμᾰλος (anṓmălos).

Phrases

  • anomalous water

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