anomalous meaning

UK /əˈnɒmələs/ US /əˈnɑmələs/ 4 syllables

anomalous (adjective): deviating from the general or common order or type.

Definition of anomalous

  1. deviating from the general or common order or type
    • advanced forms of life may be anomalous in the universe

    Similar: abnormal

    Related forms: anomaly, anomalousness

How to pronounce anomalous

anomalous is pronounced /əˈnɒmələs/ in British English and /əˈnɑmələs/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

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