C1 noun Formell

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.

Beispiele

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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.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
anomaly
Adverb
anomalously
Adjektiv
anomalous
Verwandt
anomalousness
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Merkhilfe

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

Schnelles Quiz

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

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: anomaly

Beispiele

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.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
anomaly
Adverb
anomalously
Adjektiv
anomalous
Verwandt
anomalousness

Häufige Kollokationen

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

Häufige Phrasen

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

Wird oft verwechselt mit

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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Nutzungshinweise

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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Häufige Fehler

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.'

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Merkhilfe

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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Wortherkunft

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

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun Plural form: anomalies Often preceded by 'statistical', 'genetic', or 'structural'
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Kultureller Kontext

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

Schnelles Quiz

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

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: anomaly

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