anomalous
deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected
Word origin: From Greek anomalos, uneven (an- not plus homalos even).
Anomalous in a sentence
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Scientists struggled to explain the anomalous data points that contradicted the established model.
The anomalous reading prompted the team to recalibrate every instrument in the lab.
Using “anomalous” well
Anomalous describes something that deviates from the expected standard, often in a scientific or analytical context. It is the adjective corresponding to anomaly and stays largely neutral in tone.
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