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(1):

(n.) The angular distance of a planet from its perihelion, as seen from the sun. This is the true anomaly. The eccentric anomaly is a corresponding angle at the center of the elliptic orbit of the planet. The mean anomaly is what the anomaly would be if the planet's angular motion were uniform.

(2):

(n.) Deviation from the common rule; an irregularity; anything anomalous.

(3):

(n.) The angle measuring apparent irregularities in the motion of a planet.

(4):

(n.) Any deviation from the essential characteristics of a specific type.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Anomaly'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​a/anomaly.html. 1828.
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