CEFR B2

anomaly

noun

Meaning

Something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.

Examples

The sudden drop in temperature was an anomaly for this time of year.
His consistent refusal to follow rules made him an anomaly in the disciplined military unit.

Synonyms: oddity, aberration, irregularity, exception

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anomaly (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /əˈnɒməli/

Definition

Something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.

Examples

The sudden drop in temperature was an anomaly for this time of year.
His consistent refusal to follow rules made him an anomaly in the disciplined military unit.
Scientists are studying the anomaly in the Earth's magnetic field.

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