anomalous: Meaning and Definition of
a•nom•a•lous
Pronunciation: (u-nom'u-lus), [key]
— adj.
- deviating from or inconsistent with the common order, form, or rule; irregular; abnormal: Advanced forms of life may be anomalous in the universe.
- not fitting into a common or familiar type, classification, or pattern; unusual: He held an anomalous position in the art world.
- incongruous or inconsistent.
- irregular.
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