anomaly (Meaning)
anomaly (n)
deviation from the normal or common order or form or rule
a person who is unusual
(astronomy) position of a planet as defined by its angular distance from its perihelion (as observed from the sun)
anomaly (n.)
Deviation from the common rule; an irregularity; anything anomalous.
The angular distance of a planet from its perihelion, as seen from the sun. This is the true anomaly. The eccentric anomaly is a corresponding angle at the center of the elliptic orbit of the planet. The mean anomaly is what the anomaly would be if the planet's angular motion were uniform.
The angle measuring apparent irregularities in the motion of a planet.
Any deviation from the essential characteristics of a specific type.
Synonyms & Antonyms of anomaly
Synonyms:
- curiosity
- singularity
- bizarrerie
- distortion
- peculiarity
- oddment
- inconsistency
- quirk
- error
- mutation
- paradox
- vagary
- contradiction
- mistake
- accident
- kink
- inconsistence
- disparity
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
anomaly Sentence Examples
- The scientist discovered a significant anomaly in the experiment results, prompting a reevaluation of the entire study.
- The weather forecast predicted an anomaly in the atmospheric pressure, indicating a potential storm.
- Detectives were puzzled by the anomaly in the suspect's alibi, casting doubt on their innocence.
- Astronomers observed an anomaly in the movement of a celestial body, leading to a new hypothesis about its nature.
- The software detected an anomaly in the network traffic, suggesting a possible security breach.
- The historian found an anomaly in the historical record, challenging traditional views of a particular event.
- During the medical examination, doctors discovered an anomaly in the patient's bloodwork, requiring further investigation.
- The financial analyst identified an anomaly in the stock market trends, advising caution to investors.
- The archaeologist unearthed an anomaly in the archaeological site, indicating a previously unknown structure.
- The pilot reported an anomaly in the aircraft's engine performance, necessitating an emergency landing.
FAQs About the word anomaly
deviation from the normal or common order or form or rule, a person who is unusual, (astronomy) position of a planet as defined by its angular distance from its
abnormality,exception, rarity, difference, phenomenon, oddity,variation, aberration, curiosity,singularity
ordinary, usual, usual,ordinary, norm,norm,
The scientist discovered a significant anomaly in the experiment results, prompting a reevaluation of the entire study.
The weather forecast predicted an anomaly in the atmospheric pressure, indicating a potential storm.
Detectives were puzzled by the anomaly in the suspect's alibi, casting doubt on their innocence.
Astronomers observed an anomaly in the movement of a celestial body, leading to a new hypothesis about its nature.
