Irregularity

/ɪˌrɛɡjʊˈlærɪti/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The quality or state of being irregular; deviation from the norm or usual pattern.

The accountant noted an irregularity in the financial statements that required further investigation.

An instance of irregularity; something that is not regular or is out of the ordinary.

There was an irregularity in the schedule that caused confusion among the participants.

A lack of uniformity or consistency in behavior or condition.

The irregularity in his heartbeat prompted the doctor to recommend additional tests.

A breach of regulations or rules.

The committee was formed to investigate the irregularities reported in the election process.

An irregular feature or characteristic in a system or structure.

The structure showed several irregularities that compromised its stability.

From Latin irregularitas, from irregularis.

irregularity in payment

A disruption or inconsistency in scheduled payments.

irregularity in procedure

An unauthorized or unexpected deviation from standard operating procedures.

identify irregularities

To detect or discover things that are not consistent or normal.

irregular

Not regular; uneven in form or nature.

unusual

Not usual; notable or remarkable.

abnormal

Deviating from the normal or typical.

exception

A person or thing that is excluded from a general statement or does not follow a rule.

A quirk or oddity in behavior or situations.

Her late-night habits were quite an irregularity compared to her friends.

Something that stands out as strange or unexpected.

That irregularity in his story made everyone suspicious.