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anomalous definition

anoma·lous (ə näm′ə ləs)

adjective

  1. deviating from the regular arrangement, general rule, or usual method; abnormal
  2. being or seeming to be inconsistent, contradictory, or improper

Etymology: LL anomalus < Gr anōmalos < an-, not + homalos < homos, same

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