Anomalous (Adjective)
Meaning
Deviating from the general or common order or type; "advanced forms of life may be anomalous in the universe".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The discovery of a planet with conditions similar to those of Earth was considered anomalous in the vast expanse of the galaxy.
- The anomalous behavior of the subatomic particle was a subject of great interest among physicists.
- The species of plant found in the remote region was anomalous in that it had adapted to thrive in the harsh, arid environment.
- The anomalous reading on the seismograph suggested that the earthquake was not a typical tectonic event.
- The anomalous structure of the ancient temple was a departure from the traditional architectural styles of the time.