aposthume

/əˈpɒsθuːm/

Definitions

1. noun

A person or thing that is an exception to a general rule or pattern.

“The small, unassuming house was an aposthume to the grand, sprawling mansions that dominated the neighborhood.”

2. noun

A rare or unusual occurrence.

“The sudden, unseasonal snowfall was an aposthume to the otherwise mild winter.”

Synonyms

  • anomaly
  • exception

Antonyms

  • norm
  • standard