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   anomaly

   /əˈnɒməli/

   noun

   • 1. something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected: "there are a number of anomalies in the present system"
   • 2. the angular distance of a planet or satellite from its last perihelion or perigee.

   Word Origin late 16th century: via Latin from Greek anōmalia, from anōmalos (see anomalous).

   Scrabble Points: 12

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