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   Ir·reg·u·lar

   /i(r)ˈreɡyələr/

   

   adjective

   • 1. not even or balanced in shape or arrangement: "his strong, irregular features" Similar asymmetricalnonuniformunevencrookedmisshapenlopsidedcontortedtwistedtwistingserpentinecurvingbrokenjaggedraggedcraggyserratedsawtoothsaw-edgednotchednickedindentedroughbumpyunevencoarsepittedruttedruttyholedholeylumpyknobbyknobblygnarledOpposite regularstraightregularsmooth
   • ▪ occurring at uneven or varying rates or intervals: "an irregular heartbeat" Similar inconsistentunsteadyunevenshakyfitfulpatchyvariablevaryingchangeablechangingever-changingon-and-offoff-and-oninconstanterratichaphazardunstableunsettledspasmodicsporadicepisodicintermittentoccasionalunpunctualwaveringfluctuatingaperiodicunsystematicunmethodicalcapriciousinformal:peakydesultorycasualOpposite regularsteady
   • ▪ (of a flower) having the petals differing in size and shape; zygomorphic.
   • 2. contrary to the rules or to that which is normal or established: "they were questioned about their involvement in irregular financial dealings" Similar against the rulescontrary to the rulesout of orderimproperincorrectillegitimateunscrupulousunethicalunprofessionalunofficialback-doorgraynot doneunacceptablewrongbeyond the paleunorthodoxunconventionaloff-centerabnormalinformal:not ona bit muchshadya bit thickoffnot cricketover the fenceOpposite above board
   • ▪ (of troops) not belonging to regular or established army units. Similar guerrillaundergroundunofficialparamilitaryresistancepartisanmercenaryOpposite regular
   • 3. (of a verb or other word) having inflections that do not conform to the usual rules.

   noun

   • 1. a member of an irregular military force.
   • 2. an imperfect piece of merchandise sold at a reduced price. North American

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘not conforming to rule (especially that of the Church’)): via Old French from medieval Latin irregularis, from in- ‘not’ + regularis (see regular).

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   • irregularity(Noun) An instance of being irregular. irregularity(Noun) The state or condition of being irregular, or the extent to which something is irregular. irregularity(Noun) An object or event that is not regular or ordinary. an irregularity of surface.

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   What is the adjective for irregular?

   • adjective Occurring in or characterized by intermittent bursts, as of activity; irregular. from The Century Dictionary. Varied by irregular fits of action and repose; occurring or marked by fits and starts; spasmodic; capricious; changeable; checkered: as, a fitful disease or mood; a fitful life or career.

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   • 1.Contrary to rule, accepted order, or general practice: irregular hiring practices. 2. Not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention: an irregular marriage. 3. Not straight, uniform, or symmetrical: irregular facial features. 4. Of uneven rate, occurrence, or duration: an irregular heartbeat.

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   adjective. lacking uniformity or symmetry; uneven in shape, position, arrangement, etc. not occurring at expected or equal intervals. an irregular pulse. differing from the normal or accepted practice or routine. not according to established standards of behaviour; unconventional.

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   5 days ago · irregular, not according to rule, refers to any deviation, as in form, arrangement, action, and the like; it may imply such deviation as a mere fact, or as regrettable, or even censurable.

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   ir•reg•u•lar /ɪˈrɛgyəlɚ/ adj. lacking an even shape, formal arrangement, balance, or harmony; uneven: irregular patterns. varied in timing or rhythm; erratic: He worked very irregular hours. not according to or conforming to established rules, principles, manners, morals, standards, etc.:

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   5 days ago · irregular (comparative more irregular, superlative most irregular) nonstandard; not conforming to rules or expectations