nounπShareA deviation from a rule or from what is regarded as normal; an outlier."The scientist noticed several anomalies in the data that didn't fit the expected results. "sciencestatisticsphenomenaconditionsystemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething or someone that is strange or unusual.""The scientists were puzzled by the anomalies in the data, as the results were not what they expected at all." "phenomenasciencenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny event or measurement that is out of the ordinary regardless of whether it is exceptional or not."She disregarded some of the anamolies in the experiment, putting them down to miscalculation."phenomenaeventsciencestatisticsconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny of various angular distances."Astronomers use the term "anomalies" to describe the angular distances of planets in their orbits, which help them predict their positions. "astronomymathChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA defect or malformation."The doctor noticed some anomalies in the X-ray, so he ordered more tests. "medicinebiologyanatomyconditionphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA failure of a classical symmetry due to quantum corrections."While classical physics predicted the conservation of energy, quantum field theory revealed subtle anomalies where this conservation appeared to be violated due to quantum effects. "physicstheoryscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn irregularity or disproportion.""The doctor noticed several anomalies in the blood test results, which required further investigation." "phenomenasciencestatisticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
