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