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Irregular (Adjective)

Meaning¹

(of solids) not having clear dimensions that can be measured; volume must be determined with the principle of liquid displacement.

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All adjective clusters.

Antonyms

Regular

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Irregularity (noun)

Meaning²

Contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice; "irregular hiring practices".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

The company's irregular business practices led to a thorough investigation by regulatory authorities.
His irregular heartbeat was a concern for his doctor, who recommended regular check-ups.
The teacher noticed that several students had irregular attendance patterns, which affected their overall performance.
The government agency was accused of irregular hiring practices, favoring friends and family members of officials.
The patient's irregular sleep patterns were disrupting her daily life, and she sought medical help to resolve the issue.

Antonyms

Regular

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Irregularity (noun)

Meaning³

Independent in behavior or thought; "she led a somewhat irregular private life"; "maverick politicians".

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All adjective clusters.

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Irregularity (noun)

Meaning⁴

(used of the military) not belonging to or engaged in by regular army forces; "irregular troops"; "irregular warfare".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Antonyms

Regular

Meaning⁵

Lacking continuity or regularity; "an irregular worker"; "employed on a temporary basis".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

Temporary

Meaning⁶

Deviating from normal expectations; somewhat odd, strange, or abnormal; "these days large families are atypical"; "atypical clinical findings"; "atypical pneumonia"; "highly irregular behavior".