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Anomaly
01
something that deviates from what is considered normal, expected, or standard
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anomalies
Examples
Scientists were puzzled by the orbital anomaly of a newly discovered asteroid that did n't fit theories of planetary motion.
02
(astronomy) a planet's angular distance from its perihelion, as seen from the sun
Examples
Astronomers calculated Mars 's anomaly to predict its position.
03
a person whose traits or behavior are highly unusual
Examples
The child prodigy was an anomaly among his peers.
