Meaning of irregularity in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /əˌrɛɡjəˈlɛrədi/

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  1. Noun

    irregularity

    Etymology

    Middle English: from Old French irregularite, from late Latin irregularitas, from irregularis (see irregular)

    Definitions

    1. behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality
  2. 2. not characterized by a fixed principle or rate

    Examples

    • « at irregular intervals »

    Antonyms

  3. 3. an irregular asymmetry in shape

    Examples

    • « an irregular spatial pattern »
  4. 4. irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels

    Examples

    • « can be a symptom of intestinal obstruction or diverticulitis »

    Derived terms

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  • « Irregularity and want of method are only supportable in men of great learning or genius, who are often too full to be exact, and therefore they choose to throw down their pearls in heaps before the reader, rather than be at the pains of stringing them. »
    Joseph Addison
  • « The course of the flight up and down was exceedingly erratic, partly due to the irregularity of the air, and partly to lack of experience in handling this machine. The control of the front rudder was difficult on account of its being balanced too near the center. »
    Orville Wright

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