Plural of anomaly: things that don't fit the usual pattern or are unexpectedly different from what is normal or expected.
From Greek 'anomalos' (uneven), from 'an-' (not) plus 'homalos' (even/smooth). The word entered English in the 16th century through Latin.
Scientists actually get MORE excited about anomalies than normal results—an anomaly might mean your measurements are wrong OR you've discovered something completely new that will change how we understand the world!
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