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Meaning of irregular in English
Pronunciation
/əˈrɛɡjələr/
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Classifying Adjective
irregular
Definitions
1.
not occurring at expected times
Synonyms
sporadic
2.
deviating from what is usual or common or to be expected
Examples
« often somewhat odd or strange »
« these days large families are atypical »
« highly irregular behavior »
Synonyms
abnormal
3.
lacking continuity or regularity
Examples
« an irregular worker »
« employed on a temporary basis »
Synonyms
part-time
4.
of a surface
Examples
« not level or flat »
« walking was difficult on the irregular cobblestoned surface »
Synonyms
uneven
5.
used of independent armed resistance forces
Examples
« guerrilla warfare »
« partisan forces »
Synonyms
partisan
partizan
6.
independent in behavior or thought
Examples
« she led a somewhat irregular private life »
« maverick politicians »
Synonyms
unconventional
Noun
irregular
Definitions
1.
a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment
2.
merchandise that has imperfections
Examples
« usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name »
Qualitative Adjective
irregular
Etymology
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)
Definitions
1.
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
Examples
« irregular hiring practices »
Synonyms
arrhythmic
jerking
jerky
unsteady
asymmetrical
crooked
casual
occasional
improper
unconventional
unlawful
randomized
randomised
strong
substandard
Antonyms
regular
2.
(of solids) not having clear dimensions that can be measured
Examples
« volume must be determined with the principle of liquid displacement »
Antonyms
regular
3.
used of the military
Examples
« not belonging to or engaged in by regular army forces »
« irregular troops »
« irregular warfare »
Antonyms
regular
See also
partisan