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Anomaly Definition & Meaning

anomaly
noun
  1. deviation from the normal or common order or form or rule
  2. a person who is unusual
  3. (astronomy) position of a planet as defined by its angular distance from its perihelion (as observed from the sun)

"Anomaly" in song lyrics

See how anomaly is used in real songs:

  • "It's an African anomaly"
    Chief Kamachi — True and Living
  • "A key to the lock, my spiritual is an anomaly"
    Jedi Mind Tricks f/ Chief Kamachi, Reef the Lost Cauze — Gutta Music
  • "And quite frankly, I'm gonna punish that anomaly"
    Jimmy P. — Nuisance

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Frequently asked questions

What does anomaly mean?
deviation from the normal or common order or form or rule a person who is unusual (astronomy) position of a planet as defined by its angular distance from its perihelion (as observed from the sun)
What part of speech is anomaly?
Anomaly is a noun.
How many definitions does anomaly have?
Anomaly has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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