anomaly

Definitions


[əˈnɒməli], (Noun)

Definitions:
- something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected
(e.g: there are a number of anomalies in the present system)

- the angular distance of a planet or satellite from its last perihelion or perigee


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Origin:
late 16th century: via Latin from Greek anōmalia, from anōmalos (see anomalous)




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