Meaning & Definition of Irregular in English
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Irregular
/ɪrɛgjələr/
noun
1. A member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment
synonym:
- guerrilla,
- guerilla,
- irregular,
- insurgent
2. Merchandise that has imperfections
- Usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name
synonym:
- irregular,
- second
adjective
1. Contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
- "Irregular hiring practices"
synonym:
- irregular
2. Not occurring at expected times
synonym:
- irregular,
- unpredictable
3. (used of the military) not belonging to or engaged in by regular army forces
- "Irregular troops"
- "Irregular warfare"
synonym:
- irregular
4. (of solids) not having clear dimensions that can be measured
- Volume must be determined with the principle of liquid displacement
synonym:
- irregular
5. Falling below the manufacturer's standard
- "Irregular jeans"
synonym:
- irregular
6. Deviating from normal expectations
- Somewhat odd, strange, or abnormal
- "These days large families are atypical"
- "Atypical clinical findings"
- "Atypical pneumonia"
- "Highly irregular behavior"
synonym:
- atypical,
- irregular
7. Lacking continuity or regularity
- "An irregular worker"
- "Employed on a temporary basis"
synonym:
- irregular,
- temporary
8. (of a surface or shape)
- Not level or flat or symmetrical
- "Walking was difficult on the irregular cobblestoned surface"
synonym:
- irregular
9. Independent in behavior or thought
- "She led a somewhat irregular private life"
- "Maverick politicians"
synonym:
- irregular,
- maverick,
- unorthodox
Examples of using
The verb “to be” has an irregular conjugation in all languages.
The surface of the moon is irregular.
I don't like learning irregular verbs.