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irregular

/ɪˈɹɛɡ.jə.lɚ/noun, adjective4 syllables

Irregular means: contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice.

Synonyms for irregular41

noun, as in a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment

guerrilla, guerilla, insurgent

noun, as in merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name

second

adjective, as in contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice

asymmetrical, crooked, casual, occasional, improper, unconventional, unlawful, randomized, randomised, strong, asymmetric, illegal, rough, unsmooth, unrhythmical, unrhythmic, unsteady, unsystematic

adjective, as in deviating from normal expectations; somewhat odd, strange, or abnormal

atypical, abnormal, unnatural

adjective, as in lacking continuity or regularity

temporary, part-time, part time

adjective, as in independent in behavior or thought

maverick, unorthodox, unconventional

adjective, as in not occurring at a regular rate or fixed intervals

unpredictable, sporadic

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

partisan, partizan

adjective, as in failing to meet a standard of manufacture due to an imperfection

imperfect

adjective, as in (of a surface or shape); not level or flat or symmetrical

uneven

also used for irregular

coarse, unstable, heteroclite, singular, salebrous

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Opposites of irregular

regular

What does irregular mean?11

adjective

1

contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice“irregular hiring practices”

2

deviating from normal expectations; somewhat odd, strange, or abnormal“these days large families are atypical”

3

lacking continuity or regularity“an irregular worker”

4

independent in behavior or thought“she led a somewhat irregular private life”

5

not occurring at a regular rate or fixed intervals“an irregular heartbeat”

6

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

7

failing to meet a standard of manufacture due to an imperfection“an irregular pair of jeans”

8

(of a surface or shape); not level or flat or symmetrical“walking was difficult on the irregular cobblestoned surface”

9

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

noun

1

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

2

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

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with irregular?1

three syllables

regular
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Irregular in a sentence

  • When dreams begin, breathing becomes irregular and less deep.superbolo
  • This language has few cases, but they are very irregular.mailohilohi
  • Today, it's not irregular for a woman to travel alone.ravensfeather
  • When dreaming begins, breathing becomes shallower and more irregular.sundown
  • I don't think it is an irregular sentence.unknown
  • The dentist identified an irregular occlusion as the source of the jaw pain.rul
  • I find it very boring to learn irregular verbs.smarisbird
  • The prices of tomatoes are very irregular throughout the year.sharris123

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Forms of irregular

as a noun

plural
irregulars