irregular (Meaning)

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irregular (n)

a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment

merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name

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irregular (a)

contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice

(used of the military) not belonging to or engaged in by regular army forces

(of solids) not having clear dimensions that can be measured; volume must be determined with the principle of liquid displacement

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irregular (s)

not occurring at a regular rate or fixed intervals

failing to meet a standard of manufacture due to an imperfection

deviating from normal expectations; somewhat odd, strange, or abnormal

lacking continuity or regularity

(of a surface or shape); not level or flat or symmetrical

independent in behavior or thought

Webster

irregular (a.)

Not regular; not conforming to a law, method, or usage recognized as the general rule; not according to common form; not conformable to nature, to the rules of moral rectitude, or to established principles; not normal; unnatural; immethodical; unsymmetrical; erratic; no straight; not uniform; as, an irregular line; an irregular figure; an irregular verse; an irregular physician; an irregular proceeding; irregular motion; irregular conduct, etc. Cf. Regular.

Webster

irregular (n.)

One who is not regular; especially, a soldier not in regular service.

irregular Sentence Examples

  1. The irregular heartbeat caused the patient's chest to palpitate rapidly.
  2. The hikers encountered irregular terrain, which made their journey more challenging.
  3. The artist's unique style featured irregular brushstrokes that created a sense of movement.
  4. The scientist studied the irregular behavior of subatomic particles to understand the fundamental laws of physics.
  5. The stock market experienced irregular fluctuations, causing investors to become anxious about their portfolios.
  6. The weather patterns were irregular that year, leading to unpredictable cycles of heat, cold, and precipitation.
  7. The student received an irregular score on the examination, which reflected their inconsistent study habits.
  8. The pulsating rhythm of the music had an irregular beat that captivated the audience's attention.
  9. The urban landscape was characterized by irregular buildings of various shapes and sizes.
  10. The biologist observed the irregular migration patterns of birds, which were influenced by changes in the environment.

FAQs About the word irregular

a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment, merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced pric

abnormal, unnatural, aberrational, deviant, extraordinary,unusual, untypical, atypical, odd, aberrant

common, natural, normal, ordinary, standard, typical,normal, typical, regular, regular

The irregular heartbeat caused the patient's chest to palpitate rapidly.

The hikers encountered irregular terrain, which made their journey more challenging.

The artist's unique style featured irregular brushstrokes that created a sense of movement.

The scientist studied the irregular behavior of subatomic particles to understand the fundamental laws of physics.