anomalous

/əˈnɒmələs/adj
High School
1

Deviating from the normal; marked by incongruity or contradiction; aberrant or abnormal.

2

Of uncertain or unknown categorization; strange.

3

Having anomalies.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing