Definition of Anomaly
Anomaly
an·o·ma·ly


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
Something that deviates from the normal or expected pattern.

e.g. The scientist discovered an anomaly in the data that led to a breakthrough.

(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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