anomaly
/əˈnɒməli/
a · nom · a · ly
ə · ˈnɒm · ə · li
English Definition
n. abnormality; irregularity; deviation
Significado en Español
anomalía
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự bất thường, hiện tượng dị thường
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Example Sentence
The sudden drop in temperature was an anomaly.
温度的突然下降是一个异常。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
a-(not) + nomal (normal, Greek) + y → Anomaly, abnormality.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is the best synonym for “anomaly”?
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A
Exception
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B
Ordinary
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C
Conformity
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D
Routine
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A — Exception.
“anomaly” means n. abnormality; irregularity; deviation
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The strange reading was a puzzling ______ that the scientists could not explain.
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A
norm
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B
standard
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C
rule
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D
anomaly
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D — anomaly.
“anomaly” means n. abnormality; irregularity; deviation
Common questions about “anomaly”
What does “anomaly” mean?
anomaly — n. abnormality; irregularity; deviation. In Chinese: 异常；反常现象.
How do you pronounce “anomaly”?
anomaly is pronounced /əˈnɒməli/. It breaks into 4 syllables: a · nom · a · ly.
How do you use “anomaly” in a sentence?
The sudden drop in temperature was an anomaly. (温度的突然下降是一个异常。)
What are synonyms for “anomaly”?
irregularity, deviation — all close in meaning to anomaly (n. abnormality; irregularity; deviation).
Is “anomaly” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. anomaly appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “anomaly”?
a-(not) + nomal (normal, Greek) + y → Anomaly, abnormality.
