anomaly

mastery
UK /əˈnɒm.ə.lɪ/ US /əˈnɑ.mə.li/noun

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This ardent exploration, absorbing all his energy and interest, made him forget for the moment the mystery of his heritage and the anomaly that cut him off from all his fellows.