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ir·reg·u·lar

irregular

 
 
pronunciation:
ih reg y lr
parts of speech:
adjective, noun
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part of speech: adjective
definition 1: uneven in shape, arrangement, surface, or the like.
These handmade bowls are slightly irregular in shape.The wall has an irregular surface.
synonyms:
asymmetrical, uneven
antonyms:
regular
similar words:
baroque, bent, bumpy, crooked, jagged, rough
definition 2: uneven in occurrence, frequency, or duration.
We meet on an irregular basis.
synonyms:
erratic, fitful, inconsistent
antonyms:
regular, steady
similar words:
anomalous, capricious, casual, desultory, inconstant, infrequent, intermittent, periodic, random, spasmodic, uneven, unpredictable, variable
definition 3: lacking an established pattern or principle.
He eats at irregular times.The spacing of the chairs was irregular.
synonyms:
erratic, inconsistent, uneven
antonyms:
consistent, regular
similar words:
anomalous, capricious, changeable, fickle, inconstant, unpredictable, variable
definition 4: not conforming to a standard, as of law, propriety, method, or custom.
The defense attorney's request was somewhat irregular, but the judge granted it.
synonyms:
aberrant, deviant, noncompliant, unconventional, unorthodox
antonyms:
regular
similar words:
abnormal, anomalous, deviate, eccentric, odd, offbeat, singular
definition 5: in grammar or spelling, being an exception to the general rules, as of inflection.
"Went" and "bought" are irregular verbs.
antonyms:
regular
similar words:
exceptional, unpredictable
definition 6: of troops, not belonging to the regular army of a nation.
Irregular forces played a large part in the battle.
definition 7: of manufactured articles, not uniform or conforming to a standard.
The price was marked down because the coat was slightly irregular.
similar words:
defective, flawed, imperfect, inferior, rejected
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: that which is irregular.
synonyms:
anomaly, peculiarity, variance
similar words:
curiosity, deviant, eccentric, inconsistency, maverick, misfit, nonconformist, oddball, rarity, rough
definition 2: a soldier who does not belong to the established military force of a nation or region.
synonyms:
guerrilla
antonyms:
regular
definition 3: a piece of merchandise that has an imperfection or is below standard.
There is a special sale on irregulars this week.
synonyms:
second
similar words:
reject
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derivation: irregularly (adv.)
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