anomalistic

[ uh-nom-uh-lis-tik ]

adjective

1. of or relating to an anomaly.

Other Words From

• a·noma·listi·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of anomalistic¹

First recorded in 1760–70; anomal(y) + -istic

Example Sentences

“We build a statistical profile around what good normal looks like. We can see, based on the data the bank has, if something is normal behaviour, or anomalistic and out of kilter.”

From BBC

Even after these high-profile defeats, elected officials like Rep Brian Babin of Texas have said things like: "We need to make sure that we're getting to the bottom of some very abnormal, anomalistic, strange or irregular things that happened, so that we don't have a repeat of that. We've got to have confidence in our election."

From Salon

“If I had to bet money on it, I would bet against the existence of these abilities based on my judgment of the currently available evidence,” says Professor Christopher French, head of the Anomalistic Psychology Research Unit at Goldsmiths University.

From The Guardian

Christopher French is a professor of psychology and head of the anomalistic psychology research unit at Goldsmiths, University of London.

From The Guardian

Chris French, the head of anomalistic psychology research at Goldsmiths, University of London, uses Hynek’s “close encounters” scale to discuss psychological phenomena that can explain such experiences.

From Washington Post