Anomaly and Defect

Anomaly

Anomaly noun - Something that is different from what is ordinary or expected.

Defect and anomaly are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Defect" instead a noun "Anomaly".

Defect

Defect noun - Something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing.

Anomaly and defect are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Anomaly" instead a noun "Defect".

How words are described

rare rare anomaly rare defect
similar similar anomaly similar defect
critical critical anomaly critical defect
single single anomaly single defect
Other adjectives: real, permanent, major, possible, minor, weird, strange, visiting, facial, genetic.
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