1. An order or sequence that deviates from the normal, expected, or regular pattern; an irregular or unusual arrangement
The discovery of anomalous order in the crystal structure surprised the researchers.
A descoberta de ordem anômala na estrutura cristalina surpreendeu os pesquisadores.
2. In scientific or technical contexts, a pattern that contradicts established rules or principles
The anomalous order of the data points indicated a previously unknown phenomenon.
A ordem anômala dos pontos de dados indicava um fenômeno previamente desconhecido.