irregular

adjective

  1. 1

    not occurring at expected times

  2. 2

    independent in behavior or thought

    she led a somewhat irregular private life

    maverick politicians

  3. 3

    (of a surface or shape); not level or flat or symmetrical

    walking was difficult on the irregular cobblestoned surface

  4. 4

    lacking continuity or regularity

    an irregular worker

    employed on a temporary basis

  5. 5

    deviating from normal expectations; somewhat odd, strange, or abnormal

    these days large families are atypical

    atypical clinical findings

  6. 6

    falling below the manufacturer's standard

    irregular jeans

  7. 7

    contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice

    irregular hiring practices

  8. 8

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

  9. 9

    (used of the military) not belonging to or engaged in by regular army forces

    irregular troops

    irregular warfare

noun

  1. 1

    merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name

  2. 2

    a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment

Synonyms

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