Definition of Irregular

1. Adjective. Contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice. "Irregular hiring practices"


2. Noun. A member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment.
Exact synonyms: Guerilla, Guerrilla, Insurgent
Group relationships: Guerilla Force, Guerrilla Force
Specialized synonyms: Maquis, Maquisard, Urban Guerrilla
Generic synonyms: Warrior

3. Adjective. Not occurring at expected times.
Exact synonyms: Unpredictable
Similar to: Sporadic
Derivative terms: Irregularity

4. Noun. Merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name.
Exact synonyms: Second
Generic synonyms: Merchandise, Product, Ware

5. Adjective. (used of the military) not belonging to or engaged in by regular army forces. "Irregular warfare"
Also: Partisan, Partizan
Antonyms: Regular

6. Adjective. (of solids) not having clear dimensions that can be measured; volume must be determined with the principle of liquid displacement.
Derivative terms: Irregularity
Antonyms: Regular

7. Adjective. Falling below the manufacturer's standard. "Irregular jeans"
Similar to: Imperfect

8. Adjective. Deviating from normal expectations; somewhat odd, strange, or abnormal. "Highly irregular behavior"
Exact synonyms: Atypical
Similar to: Abnormal, Unnatural
Derivative terms: Atypicality, Irregularity

9. Adjective. Lacking continuity or regularity. "Employed on a temporary basis"
Exact synonyms: Temporary
Similar to: Part-time, Parttime
Derivative terms: Temporariness

10. Adjective. (of a surface or shape); not level or flat or symmetrical. "Walking was difficult on the irregular cobblestoned surface"
Similar to: Uneven
Derivative terms: Irregularity

11. Adjective. Independent in behavior or thought. "Maverick politicians"
Exact synonyms: Maverick, Unorthodox
Similar to: Unconventional
Derivative terms: Irregularity, Maverick

Definition of Irregular

1. a. Not regular; not conforming to a law, method, or usage recognized as the general rule; not according to common form; not conformable to nature, to the rules of moral rectitude, or to established principles; not normal; unnatural; immethodical; unsymmetrical; erratic; no straight; not uniform; as, an irregular line; an irregular figure; an irregular verse; an irregular physician; an irregular proceeding; irregular motion; irregular conduct, etc. Cf. Regular.

2. n. One who is not regular; especially, a soldier not in regular service.

Definition of Irregular

1. Adjective. Nonstandard; not conforming to rules or expectations. ¹

2. Adjective. Of a surface, rough. ¹

3. Noun. A soldier who is not a member of an official military force and, often, does not follow regular army tactics. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Irregular

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Irregular

1. Not regular; not conforming to a law, method, or usage recognised as the general rule; not according to common form; not conformable to nature, to the rules of moral rectitude, or to established principles; not normal; unnatural; immethodical; unsymmetrical; erratic; no straight; not uniform; as, an irregular line; an irregular figure; an irregular verse; an irregular physician; an irregular proceeding; irregular motion; irregular conduct, etc. Cf. Regular. "Mazes intricate, Eccentric, intervolved, yet regular Then most when most irregular they seem." (Milton) "Leading the men of Herefordshire to fight Against the irregular and wild Glendower." (Shak) "A flowery meadow through which a clear stream murmured in many irregular meanders." (Jones) Synonym: Immethodical, unsystematic, abnormal, unnatural, anomalous, erratic, devious, crooked, eccentric, unsettled, uneven, variable, changeable, mutable, desultory, disorderly, wild, immoderate, intemperate, inordinate, vicious. Origin: Pref. Ir- not + regular: cf. F. Irregulier. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Irregular

irrefragably
irrefrangibility
irrefrangible
irrefrangibleness
irrefrangibly
irrefromable
irrefusable
irrefutability
irrefutable
irrefutableness
irrefutably
irregardful
irregardless
irregeneracy
irregeneration
irregular (current term)
irregular-verb
irregular astigmatism
irregular bone
irregular dentin
irregular emphysema
irregular galaxies
irregular galaxy
irregular nystagmus
irregular plural
irregular prime
irregular primes
irregular pulse
irregular uterine lumen
irregular verb

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