What does "irregularity" mean?
An instance of being irregular.
Irregularity
/ɪˌɹɛ.ɡjʊˈlæ.ɹɪ.ti/ noun
noun ·Common ·High school level
Meaning at a glance
- Primary sense: An instance of being irregular.
- Grammar: irregularity is listed as noun.
- Nearest alternatives: deviant, aberrance, aberrancy, aberration.
- Useful contrasts: clear weekly pattern, consistent timing, daily assembly schedule.
- Usage evidence: He is the last man to commit an irregularity.
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 An instance of being irregular. countable
"A new track-recording vehicle has been developed for British Railways as part of the modernisation programme. It can locate and record the smallest irregularities in the track, and will be an aid to railway engineers in making better use of manpower and materials for track maintenance."
- 2 behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality wordnet
- 3 The state or condition of being irregular, or the extent to which something is irregular. uncountable
- 4 not characterized by a fixed principle or rate; at irregular intervals wordnet
- 5 An object or event that is not regular or ordinary. countable
"an irregularity of surface"
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- 6 an irregular asymmetry in shape; an irregular spatial pattern wordnet
- 7 A violation of rules. countable
"An investigation of the irregularities in the company's accounts uncovered a large-scale fraud."
- 8 irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels; can be a symptom of intestinal obstruction or diverticulitis wordnet
- 9 Irregular bowel movement (e.g. diarrhea or constipation). countable, euphemistic, uncountable
"Consuming copious amounts of vegetables, fruit, milk, and an abundance of water effectively treats irregularity. Establishing regular eating, bowel movement, and exercise habits are helpful too."
Antonyms
clear weekly patternconsistent timingdaily assembly scheduledaily patterns
Example
"He is the last man to commit an irregularity."
Common questions
What is a synonym for "irregularity"?
Common synonyms include: deviant, aberrance, aberrancy, aberration, aberrations, abnormalcy.
How do you use "irregularity" in a sentence?
He is the last man to commit an irregularity.
How do you pronounce "irregularity"?
Pronounced /ɪˌɹɛ.ɡjʊˈlæ.ɹɪ.ti/.
Etymology
From Middle French irrégularité, from Medieval Latin irregularitas. Morphologically irregular + -ity.