Anomalous

Pronunciation: /əˈnɑmələs/

Definitions of anomalous

adjective a deviation from what is standard, normal, or expected

Example Sentences

A1 The strange noise coming from the attic was quite anomalous.

A2 The scientist discovered an anomalous result during the experiment.

B1 The detective was puzzled by the anomalous behavior of the suspect.

B2 The data collected showed several anomalous patterns that needed further investigation.

C1 The anomalous weather patterns in the region were causing concern among the residents.

C2 The anomalous findings in the research paper challenged the existing theories in the field.

Examples of anomalous in a Sentence

formal The scientist discovered an anomalous result in the data that did not align with the rest of the findings.

informal There's something really weird and anomalous going on with the experiment results.

slang That's some freaky stuff, man. It's totally anomalous.

figurative Her behavior was so anomalous that it raised a lot of eyebrows among the group.

Grammatical Forms of anomalous

• past tense: anomalously
• plural: anomalouses
• comparative: more anomalous
• superlative: most anomalous
• present tense: anomalously
• future tense: will be anomalous
• perfect tense: have been anomalous
• continuous tense: is being anomalous
• singular: anomalous
• positive degree: anomalous
• infinitive: to be anomalous
• gerund: being anomalous
• participle: anomalous

Origin and Evolution of anomalous

First Known Use: 1646 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'anomalous' originates from the Greek word 'anomalos', meaning uneven or irregular.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something deviating from the norm or unusual, the word 'anomalous' has retained its meaning over time, often used in scientific or academic contexts to refer to something that is abnormal or inconsistent with expectations.