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- [ih-reg-yuh-ler]
- /ɪˈrɛg yə lər/
- /ɪˈreɡ.jə.lər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ih-reg-yuh-ler]
- /ɪˈrɛg yə lər/
Definitions of irregular word
- adjective irregular without symmetry, even shape, formal arrangement, etc.: an irregular pattern. 1
- adjective irregular not characterized by any fixed principle, method, continuity, or rate: irregular intervals. 1
- adjective irregular not conforming to established rules, customs, etiquette, morality, etc.: highly irregular behavior. 1
- adjective irregular not according to rule, or to the accepted principle, method, course, order, etc. 1
- adjective irregular Grammar. not conforming to the prevalent pattern or patterns of formation, inflection, construction, etc., of a language; having a rule descriptive of a very small number of items: The English verbs “keep” and “see” are irregular in their inflections. 1
- adjective irregular Military. (formerly, of troops) not belonging to an organized group of the established forces. 1
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Origin of irregular
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; < Late Latin irrēgulāris (see ir-2, regular); replacing Middle English irreguler < Middle French
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Irregular
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
irregular popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
irregular usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for irregular
adj irregular
- uneven — not level or flat; rough; rugged: The wheels bumped and jolted over the uneven surface.
- intermittent — stopping or ceasing for a time; alternately ceasing and beginning again: an intermittent pain.
- capricious — Someone who is capricious often changes their mind unexpectedly.
- unreliable — not reliable; not to be relied or depended on.
- sporadic — (of similar things or occurrences) appearing or happening at irregular intervals in time; occasional: sporadic renewals of enthusiasm.
adjective irregular
- bumpy — A bumpy road or path has a lot of bumps on it.
- elliptical — (of speech or writing) using or involving ellipsis, especially so as to be difficult to understand.
- elliptic — Of, relating to, or having the form of an ellipse.
- erratic — Not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable.
- random — proceeding, made, or occurring without definite aim, reason, or pattern: the random selection of numbers.
noun irregular
- guerrilla — a member of a band of irregular soldiers that uses guerrilla warfare, harassing the enemy by surprise raids, sabotaging communication and supply lines, etc.
- commandos — Plural form of commando.
- commando — A commando is a group of soldiers who have been specially trained to carry out surprise attacks.
- freedom fighter — a fighter for freedom, especially a person who battles against established forces of tyranny and dictatorship.
adverb irregular
- hurriedly — moving or working rapidly, especially forced or required to hurry, as a person.
- helter-skelter — in headlong and disorderly haste: The children ran helter-skelter all over the house.
- unmindful — not mindful; unaware; heedless; forgetful; careless; neglectful: unmindful of obligations.
- at random — If you choose people or things at random, you do not use any particular method, so they all have an equal chance of being chosen.
- incontinently — immediately; at once; straightaway.
Antonyms for irregular
adj irregular
- continuous — A continuous process or event continues for a period of time without stopping.
- dependable — If you say that someone or something is dependable, you approve of them because you feel that you can be sure that they will always act consistently or sensibly, or do what you need them to do.
- reliable — that may be relied on or trusted; dependable in achievement, accuracy, honesty, etc.: reliable information.
- methodical — performed, disposed, or acting in a systematic way; systematic; orderly: a methodical person.
- systematic — having, showing, or involving a system, method, or plan: a systematic course of reading; systematic efforts.
adjective irregular
- even — Flat and smooth.
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