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ANOMALY Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word anomaly. (exact relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the word anomaly. (close relations)
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abnormality
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• an abnormal physical condition resulting from defective genes or developmental deficiencies

• retardation sufficient to fall outside the normal range of intelligence

• marked strangeness as a consequence of being abnormal

• behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality

deviation
nounn
noun

• a variation that deviates from the standard or norm

• the difference between an observed value and the expected value of a variable or function

• the error of a compass due to local magnetic disturbances

• deviate behavior

• a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)

irregularity
nounn
noun

• behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality

• not characterized by a fixed principle or rate; at irregular intervals

• an irregular asymmetry in shape; an irregular spatial pattern

• irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels; can be a symptom of intestinal obstruction or diverticulitis

aberration
nounn
noun

• a state or condition markedly different from the norm

• a disorder in one's mental state

• an optical phenomenon resulting from the failure of a lens or mirror to produce a good image

oddity
nounn
noun

• eccentricity that is not easily explained

• a strange attitude or habit

• something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting

peculiarity
nounn
noun

• an odd or unusual characteristic

• a distinguishing trait

• something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting

quirk
nounn
noun

• a strange attitude or habit

• a narrow groove beside a beading

verb

• twist or curve abruptly

deviance
nounn
noun

• a state or condition markedly different from the norm

• deviate behavior

exception
nounn
noun

• a deliberate act of omission

• an instance that does not conform to a rule or generalization

• grounds for adverse criticism

inconsistency
nounn
noun

• the relation between propositions that cannot both be true at the same time

• the quality of being inconsistent and lacking a harmonious uniformity among things or parts

phenomenon
nounn
noun

• any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning

• a remarkable development

anomalousness
nounn
noun

• deviation from the normal or common order or form or rule

unusual person
nounn
noun

• a person who is unusual

Best Hypernyms For ANOMALY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for anomaly, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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abnormality aberration abnormalcy deviation individual irregularity mortal person place position somebody someone soul

Alternatives for ABNORMALITY

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