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    Anomalía (en. Anomaly)

    /a.no.ma.'li.a/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Irregularity or rarity in something.
    The anomaly in the data suggests an error in measurement.
    La anomalía en los datos sugiere un error en la medición.
    Case or situation that deviates from the usual.
    The anomaly in the dog's behavior worries its owner.
    La anomalía en el comportamiento del perro preocupa a su dueño.
    Characteristics that differ from what is considered normal.
    The doctors found an anomaly in his ultrasound.
    Los médicos encontraron una anomalía en su ecografía.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'anomalía', meaning 'irregularity'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    system anomaly
    Irregularity or failure in the functioning of a system.
    anomalía del sistema
    genetic anomaly
    Variation or mutation in genetic material that can cause health problems.
    anomalía genética
    to detect an anomaly
    To find something that does not conform to what is normal or expected.
    detectar una anomalía

    Related Words

    normality
    State of what is normal or customary.
    normalidad
    irregular
    Not following a norm or established order.
    irregular
    exception
    Something that deviates from the general norm.
    excepción

    Slang Meanings

    Something unusual or strange in a colloquial context.
    That party was an anomaly in our quiet life.
    Esa fiesta fue una anomalía en nuestra vida tranquila.
    An unexpected event that surprises.
    The rain in April was an anomaly this year.
    La lluvia en abril fue una anomalía este año.