What does "irregularity" mean?

An instance of being irregular.

How do you pronounce "irregularity"?

Pronounced //ɪˌɹɛ.ɡjʊˈlæ.ɹɪ.ti//.

Common synonyms include: abnormality, constipation, unusualness, aberrance, aberrancy, aberration.

//ɪˌɹɛ.ɡjʊˈlæ.ɹɪ.ti// noun

noun ·Common ·High school level

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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an irregular asymmetry in shape; an irregular spatial pattern wordnet
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A violation of rules. countable
"An investigation of the irregularities in the company's accounts uncovered a large-scale fraud."
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irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels; can be a symptom of intestinal obstruction or diverticulitis wordnet
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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."