Meaning
abnormal, unusual
- deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected
- irregular or atypical in function or behavior
In a sentence
I meteorologi hanno registrato un caldo anomalo per questa stagione.
Meteorologists recorded abnormal heat for this season.
Non noti qualcosa di anomalo in questo referto?
Don't you notice anything unusual in this medical report?
Il motore emetteva un rumore anomalo durante la corsa.
The engine made an abnormal noise during the trip.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| anomalo | masculine · singular |
| anomala | feminine · singular |
| anomali | masculine · plural |
| anomale | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Stress falls on the second syllable: a-NÒ-ma-lo.
- Frequently used in weather reports and scientific contexts ('temperatura anomala', 'onda anomala').