anomalous Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite deviating from the general or common order or type
    • advanced forms of life may be anomalous in the universe

WordNet

A*nom"a*lous adjective
Etymology
L. anomalus, Gr. uneven, irregular; priv. + even, same. See Same, and cf. Abnormal.
Definitions
  1. Deviating from a general rule, method, or analogy; abnormal; irregular; as, an anomalous proceeding.

Webster 1913