C1 noun رسمي

anomaly

/əˈnɒm.ə.li/

An anomaly is something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected. It is frequently used in scientific, technical, or statistical contexts to describe a data point or occurrence that does not fit an established pattern.

أمثلة

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1

I found an anomaly in our monthly expenses; there is a charge for a service we never subscribed to.

I noticed an unusual charge in our monthly spending that doesn't belong there.

2

The committee is investigating a serious anomaly in the voting process discovered during the audit.

The group is looking into a major irregularity found in the election results.

3

It was a total anomaly that I actually finished my work before the weekend started.

It was very unusual and unexpected for me to finish my tasks so early.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
anomaly
ظرف
anomalously
صفة
anomalous
مرتبط
anomalousness
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the word as 'A-Normal-y.' The prefix 'a-' often means 'not,' so it is literally something that is 'not normal.'

اختبار سريع

The scientist was puzzled by the ________ in the test results, as all previous trials had shown consistent patterns.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: anomaly

أمثلة

1

I found an anomaly in our monthly expenses; there is a charge for a service we never subscribed to.

everyday

I noticed an unusual charge in our monthly spending that doesn't belong there.

2

The committee is investigating a serious anomaly in the voting process discovered during the audit.

formal

The group is looking into a major irregularity found in the election results.

3

It was a total anomaly that I actually finished my work before the weekend started.

informal

It was very unusual and unexpected for me to finish my tasks so early.

4

Researchers must determine if the spike in radiation is a genuine finding or merely a statistical anomaly.

academic

Scientists need to see if the high radiation is real or just an error in the data pattern.

5

The sudden increase in sales during the off-season was considered an anomaly by the marketing department.

business

The business team viewed the unexpected high sales as a strange departure from the usual trend.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
anomaly
ظرف
anomalously
صفة
anomalous
مرتبط
anomalousness

تلازمات شائعة

statistical anomaly a data point that deviates from the expected mathematical result
detect an anomaly to find or identify an irregularity in a system
genetic anomaly a biological deviation from the normal DNA structure
weather anomaly unusual weather patterns that differ from historical averages
gravity anomaly a difference between the observed and predicted value of gravity

العبارات الشائعة

a bit of an anomaly

something that is slightly unusual or unexpected

apparent anomaly

something that seems to be an irregularity but might not be

chromosomal anomaly

a medical term for an abnormality in chromosomes

يُخلط عادةً مع

anomaly vs abnormality

Abnormality often implies something negative or unhealthy, whereas anomaly is a more neutral term for something that just doesn't fit the pattern.

anomaly vs error

An error is a mistake, but an anomaly is an observation that might be factually correct even if it is strange.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

The word is most effective when describing data, scientific observations, or logical inconsistencies. While it can be used in casual conversation, it retains a slightly technical or academic tone.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners often treat 'anomaly' as a synonym for 'problem.' While an anomaly might indicate a problem, it specifically refers to the fact that the occurrence is 'different,' not necessarily 'bad.'

💡

نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the word as 'A-Normal-y.' The prefix 'a-' often means 'not,' so it is literally something that is 'not normal.'

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أصل الكلمة

Derived from the Greek 'anōmalia,' meaning 'unevenness,' from 'an-' (not) + 'homalos' (even).

أنماط نحوية

Countable noun Plural form: anomalies Often preceded by 'statistical', 'genetic', or 'structural'
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السياق الثقافي

In modern tech and science fiction culture, 'anomaly' is often used to describe mysterious glitches in software or space-time.

اختبار سريع

The scientist was puzzled by the ________ in the test results, as all previous trials had shown consistent patterns.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: anomaly

كلمات ذات صلة

sit

A1

To rest your body on your bottom with your back upright, typically on a chair or the floor. It describes both the action of moving into this position and the state of being in it.

stand

A1

To be in an upright position supported by one's feet rather than sitting or lying down. It also refers to the physical location of an object or a person's particular opinion on a subject.

pay

A1

To give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. It can also mean to give something non-monetary, such as attention or a compliment.

meet

A1

To come together with someone at a specific place and time, or to be introduced to someone for the first time. It can also mean to satisfy a requirement, standard, or need.

continue

A1

To keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. It can also mean to start an activity again after a short break.

set

A1

To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.

learn

A1

To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.

lead

A1

To go in front of a group of people to show them the way to a place. It also means to be in control of a group, a team, or an activity.

understand

A1

To know the meaning of what someone is saying or how something works. It involves grasping an idea, a language, or a situation clearly in your mind.

follow

A1

To move behind someone or something in the same direction. It also means to obey rules, instructions, or to understand the logic of an argument or story.

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