irregular
irregular
(ɪregjʊləʳ )Word forms: plural irregulars
1. adjective
If events or actions occur at irregular intervals, the periods of time between them are of different lengths.
Cars passed at irregular intervals.
She was taken to hospital suffering from an irregular heartbeat.
He worked irregular hours.
irregularly adverb [ADVERB with verb]
He was eating irregularly, steadily losing weight.
irregularity (ɪregjʊlærɪti )Word forms: plural irregularities variable noun
...a dangerous irregularity in her heartbeat. [+ in]
2. adjective
The paint was drying in irregular patches.
He had bad teeth, irregular and discolored.
irregularly adverb [usually ADVERB -ed]
Located off-center in the irregularly shaped lake was a fountain.
irregularity variable noun
...treatment of abnormalities or irregularities of the teeth. [+ of]
3. adjective
...the minister accused of irregular business practices.
'Will you do this for me, Leo? It's the only way.'—'It's highly irregular, Ralph.'
irregularity variable noun
...charges arising from alleged financial irregularities.
4. adjective
5. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]
At least 17 different irregular units are engaged in the war.
Irregulars are irregular troops.
