anomaly (n.)

  1. deviation from the normal or common order or form or rule

    [ Syn: anomalousness ]

  2. a person who is unusual

    [ Syn: unusual person ]

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

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