Definitions for anomalous

anomalous a·nom·a·lous

Spelling: [uh-nom-uh-luh s]
IPA: /əˈnɒm ə ləs/

Anomalous is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 292 anagrams from letters in anomalous (aalmnoosu).

Definitions for anomalous

adjective

  1. deviating from or inconsistent with the common order, form, or rule; irregular; abnormal:
  2. not fitting into a common or familiar type, classification, or pattern; unusual:
  3. incongruous or inconsistent.
  4. Grammar. irregular.

Origin of anomalous

1640-50; (Medieval Latin, Late Latin anōmalus) Greek anṓmalos irregular, equivalent to an- an-1 + homalós even, with ō by analogy with other Gk privatives (c

Examples for anomalous

No matter the name, the purported “anomalous primate” has long been the subject of a cycle of stories and skepticism.

Alito opened the door by questioning the “anomalous” Abood precedent, which lets states coerce union members into paying dues.

The recent auction records are not as anomalous as they may appear.

What was anomalous in my position had passed away with the next outward mail.

But how comes it, Phil, that they have never discovered their anomalous position?'

It is not anomalous, but more like and not less like other men.

History has not decided about Carter because he is so anomalous.

The appearance of these two girls in this earthy family was anomalous.

The bank acknowledges that it has some problems, but says they are anomalous.

Difformis: irregular in form or outline: not comparable; anomalous.

Word Value for anomalous
Scrable

11

Words with friends

15

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