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

The Devil is dead!” while it is doubtful whether he is at liberty to chant it publicly and in chorus—a state of things anomalous beyond even the normal anomalism of all things in this our happy England.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• anomaly 
• deformity 
• flaw 
• irregularity