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anomalistic

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a⋅nom⋅a⋅lis⋅tic

[uh-nom-uh-lis-tik]
–adjective
of or pertaining to an anomaly.

Origin:
1760–70; anomal(y) + -istic


a⋅nom⋅a⋅lis⋅ti⋅cal⋅ly, adverb
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a·nom·a·ly   (ə-nŏm'ə-lē)   
n.   pl. a·nom·a·lies
  1. Deviation or departure from the normal or common order, form, or rule.

  2. One that is peculiar, irregular, abnormal, or difficult to classify: "Both men are anomalies: they have . . . likable personalities but each has made his reputation as a heavy" (David Pauly).

  3. Astronomy The angular deviation, as observed from the sun, of a planet from its perihelion.

a·nom'a·lis'tic adj., a·nom'a·lis'ti·cal·ly adv.
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