ˌænəməˈlɪzəm, -məˈlɪzəm, ˌænoʊməˈlɪzəm

Definitions

1. noun

the doctrine that all events have natural causes and are governed by laws

“The philosopher argued that the universe is governed by a set of deterministic laws, a form of anomalism.”

2. noun

a phenomenon or situation that deviates significantly from what is normal or expected

“The company’s financial reports revealed a significant anomaly in their quarterly earnings.”