Definition of Anomaly
Anomaly
anom·a·ly
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
something that is peculiar and different from the usual;
e.g. The doctors regarded the first set of negative test results as an anomaly since she was still showing symptoms.
(noun)
an inconsistency or irregularity;
e.g. The rare emergency closing of the campus was an anomaly from the usual proceedings in bad weather.
(noun)
the angular distance of a planet or satellite from its point in orbit where it is closest to the sun;
e.g. They were yet to calculate and determine the anomaly of the earth and one of the many satellites.
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