anomalism

[ uh-nom-uh-liz-uhm ]

noun

, Rare.

1. the state or quality of being anomalous.
2. an anomaly.

Word History and Origins

Origin of anomalism¹

1660–70; < Greek anṓmal ( os ) anomalous + -ism

Example Sentences

It may be that precisely the actual anomalism of these characteristics may render them eloquent in our case.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

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