Anomalous – Different from the usual. Deviating from what is standard or normal
(Pronounced an-om-al-us)
To remember the definition of the word anomalous, use the following mnemonic:
A normal house for us (anomalous) but different from everyone else's.
Examples of anomalous in a sentence
The situation was an anomalous one, most unusual in every way.
For years this anomalous behaviour has baffled scientists.
Anomalous phenomena are often given special treatment if they are difficult to classify.