irregular
adjective/ɪˈreɡjələ(r)/
/ɪˈreɡjələr/
- not arranged in an even way; not having an even, smooth pattern or shape synonym uneven
- irregular teeth
- an irregular outline
Extra Examples- The cells are slightly irregular in shape.
- This stuff's great for renovating uneven, irregular surfaces.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- become
- highly
- very
- rather
- …
- not happening at times that are at an equal distance from each other; not happening regularly
- A combination of irregular meals and insufficient sleep was to blame.
- an irregular heartbeat
- irregular attendance at school
- He visited his parents at irregular intervals.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- become
- highly
- very
- rather
- …
- not according to the usual rules synonym abnormal
- some somewhat irregular business practices
- It is highly irregular for an elected representative to hold such a post.
- procedurally/constitutionally irregular
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- seem
- highly
- most
- very
- …
- (grammar) not formed in the normal way
- an irregular verb
- (of a soldier, etc.) not part of a country’s official army opposite regular
Word Originlate 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 (from regula ‘rule’).
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