irregular
adjective
- 1
not occurring at expected times
- 2
independent in behavior or thought
she led a somewhat irregular private life
maverick politicians
- 3
(of a surface or shape); not level or flat or symmetrical
walking was difficult on the irregular cobblestoned surface
- 4
lacking continuity or regularity
an irregular worker
employed on a temporary basis
- 5
deviating from normal expectations; somewhat odd, strange, or abnormal
these days large families are atypical
atypical clinical findings
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falling below the manufacturer's standard
irregular jeans
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contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
irregular hiring practices
- 8
(of solids) not having clear dimensions that can be measured; volume must be determined with the principle of liquid displacement
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(used of the military) not belonging to or engaged in by regular army forces
irregular troops
irregular warfare
noun
- 1
merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name
- 2
a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment
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