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- Dictionaryirregular/ɪˈrɛɡjʊlə/
adjective
- 1. not even or balanced in shape or arrangement: "his strong, irregular features" Similar Opposite
- 2. contrary to the rules or to that which is normal or established: "their involvement in irregular financial dealings" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. a member of an irregular military force.
- 2. an imperfect piece of merchandise sold at a reduced price. North American
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The meaning of IRREGULAR is not being or acting in accord with laws, rules, or established custom. How to use irregular in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Irregular.
IRREGULAR definition: 1. (of behaviour or actions) not according to usual rules or what is expected: 2. An irregular…. Learn more.
Irregular, abnormal, exceptional imply a deviation from the regular, the normal, the ordinary, or the usual. Irregular, not according to rule, refers to any deviation, as in form, arrangement, action, and the like; it may imply such deviation as a mere fact, or as regrettable, or even censurable.
IRREGULAR meaning: 1. (of behaviour or actions) not according to usual rules or what is expected: 2. An irregular…. Learn more.
1. lacking uniformity or symmetry; uneven in shape, position, arrangement, etc. 2. not occurring at expected or equal intervals: an irregular pulse.
Irregular describes something that's unpredictable or uneven. If your dog has irregular spots, it means that she has random splotches of color scattered across her fur. Anything that doesn't have a pattern or schedule is irregular, like the irregular hours of a store that's only open when the owner feels like it.
irregular, not according to rule, refers to any deviation, as in form, arrangement, action, and the like; it may imply such deviation as a mere fact, or as regrettable, or even censurable.