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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 irregularly word
- adjective irregularly without symmetry, even shape, formal arrangement, etc.: an irregular pattern. 1
- adjective irregularly not characterized by any fixed principle, method, continuity, or rate: irregular intervals. 1
- adjective irregularly not conforming to established rules, customs, etiquette, morality, etc.: highly irregular behavior. 1
- adjective irregularly not according to rule, or to the accepted principle, method, course, order, etc. 1
- adjective irregularly 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 irregularly Military. (formerly, of troops) not belonging to an organized group of the established forces. 1
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Origin of irregularly
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
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Parts of speech for Irregularly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
irregularly 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.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
irregularly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for irregularly
adv irregularly
- haphazardly — in a haphazard manner; at random.
- fitfully — coming, appearing, acting, etc., in fits or by spells; recurring irregularly.
- infrequently — happening or occurring at long intervals or rarely: infrequent visits.
- sporadically — (of similar things or occurrences) appearing or happening at irregular intervals in time; occasional: sporadic renewals of enthusiasm.
- unevenly — not level or flat; rough; rugged: The wheels bumped and jolted over the uneven surface.
adverb irregularly
- erratically — In an erratic manner; unsteadily or randomly, unpredictably.
- intermittently — stopping or ceasing for a time; alternately ceasing and beginning again: an intermittent pain.
- broken — Broken is the past participle of break.
- disconnectedly — In a disconnected manner.
Antonyms for irregularly
adv irregularly
- break even — to attain a level of activity, as in commerce, or a point of operation, as in gambling, at which there is neither profit nor loss
- regularly — at regular times or intervals.
adverb irregularly
- evenly — So as to make flat.
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