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anomaly

UK/ә'nɒmәli/US
TOEFLGREC1

Definitions

n.

Something that deviates from what is normal or expected; an irregularity or outlier

异常现象,反常事物,不规则

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
annot, opposite of
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omalroot
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ycharacterized by
=anomaly

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The data showed an anomaly that required further investigation.

  • 2.

    Scientists discovered an anomaly in the gravitational field.

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