ANOMALY - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Noun

deviation from the normal or common order or form or rule

Categories: Abnormality, Abnormalcy

Part of speech: Noun

a person who is unusual

Categories: Person, Individual, Someone, Somebody, Mortal, Soul

Part of speech: Noun

(astronomy) position of a planet as defined by its angular distance from its perihelion (as observed from the sun)

Categories: Position, Place

The word "anomaly" comes from Ancient Greek ἀνωμαλία, which comes from Latin anomalia.

Greek mythology embedded itself so deeply in language that we still use mythological names as common words.