anomaly
advancedC1/əˈnɒməli/ · a-nom-a-ly
Something that deviates from what is standard or expected.
Meanings
Something that deviates from what is standard or expected.
وہ چیز جو معیاری یا متوقع سے ہٹ کر ہو۔
انحراف
inhaaraf
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- statistical anomaly
- observable anomaly
- anomaly detection
Example Sentences
The recent events in the weather are an anomaly compared to previous patterns.
پچھلے پیٹرنز کے مقابلے میں حالیہ موسمی واقعات ایک غیر معمولی چیز ہیں۔
Pichle patterns ke muqable mein haalī mausami waqiat aik ghair mamooli cheez hain.
Scientists were puzzled by the anomaly in the data.
سائنسدانوں کو ڈیٹا میں انحراف پر حیرت ہوگئی۔
Scientists ko data mein inhaaraf par hairat ho gayi.
Her behavior was an anomaly for someone accustomed to the usual norms.
اس کا رویہ عام اصولوں کے عادی شخص کے لیے غیر معمولی تھا۔
Us ka rawaya aam usooolon ke aadi shakhs ke liye ghair mamooli tha.
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💡 Memory Tip
Anomaly sounds like 'a nomad', someone who wanders outside the normal paths.
Imagine a sheep in a flock with a bright purple coat, standing out against the white.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہر اک بات پہ کہتے ہو تم کہ تو کیا ہے، تمہاری اک بےریختی بھی ایک انحراف ہے
Har ek baat pe kehte ho tum keh tu kya hai, tumhari ek be-rekhti bhi ek inhaarf hai.
You say something at every turn, your single peculiarity is also a deviation.
— Mirza Ghalib, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
نہ جانے کس کا کتنا اثر ہے۔
Na jaane kis ka kitna asar hai.
You never know how much influence someone has.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Greek "anomalos" — uneven
First known use: 15th century
The term 'anomaly' has evolved to refer to anything that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.