1. Behavior that deviates from the norm; conduct that is unusual, irregular, or unexpected
The anomalous behavior of the animal suggested it was sick.
O comportamento anômalo do animal sugeriu que estava doente.
2. In psychology/psychiatry: conduct that violates social norms or expected patterns
The patient's anomalous behavior required immediate psychiatric evaluation.
O comportamento anômalo do paciente exigiu avaliação psiquiátrica imediata.
3. In science: deviation from expected experimental results or natural patterns
The anomalous behavior of particles at quantum levels challenges classical physics.
O comportamento anômalo das partículas em níveis quânticos desafia a física clássica.