anomaly

Intermediate

/əˈnɑː.mə.li/

noun
Something that does not fit into the normal order

anomaly in a sentence

  • “"That rip in the spacetime continuum is certainly a spatial anomaly," said Spock to Captain Kirk.”
  • “We couldn't explain the anomalies in the test results.”
  • “Her c grade is an anomaly , as she's never made anything except a's and b's before.”

What does “anomaly” mean?

anomaly (noun) means something that does not fit into the normal order. It is pronounced /əˈnɑː.mə.li/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "anomaly" mean?
anomaly (noun) means: Something that does not fit into the normal order
How do you pronounce "anomaly"?
"anomaly" is pronounced /əˈnɑː.mə.li/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "anomaly" in a sentence?
Here is "anomaly" used in a sentence: "That rip in the spacetime continuum is certainly a spatial anomaly," said Spock to Captain Kirk.

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