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English adjective: irregular | |||
| 1. | irregular contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice | ||
| Samples | Irregular hiring practices. | ||
| Similar | asymmetrical, casual, crooked, improper, occasional, randomised, randomized, strong, unconventional, unlawful | ||
| See also | asymmetric, asymmetrical, illegal, rough, unrhythmic, unrhythmical, unsmooth, unsteady, unsystematic | ||
| Attribute | regularity | ||
| Antonyms | regular | ||
| 2. | irregular not occurring at expected times | ||
| Synonyms | unpredictable | ||
| Similar | sporadic | ||
| Antonyms | continual | ||
| 3. | irregular (used of the military) not belonging to or engaged in by regular army forces | ||
| Samples | Irregular troops. Irregular warfare. | ||
| See also | partisan, partizan | ||
| Antonyms | regular | ||
| 4. | irregular (of solids) not having clear dimensions that can be measured; volume must be determined with the principle of liquid displacement | ||
| Antonyms | regular | ||
| 5. | irregular falling below the manufacturer's standard | ||
| Samples | Irregular jeans. | ||
| Similar | imperfect | ||
| Antonyms | perfect | ||
| 6. | irregular deviating from normal expectations; somewhat odd, strange, or abnormal | ||
| Samples | These days large families are atypical. Atypical clinical findings. Atypical pneumonia. Highly irregular behavior. | ||
| Synonyms | atypical | ||
| Similar | abnormal, unnatural | ||
| Antonyms | normal | ||
| 7. | irregular lacking continuity or regularity | ||
| Samples | An irregular worker. Employed on a temporary basis. | ||
| Synonyms | temporary | ||
| Similar | part-time, parttime | ||
| Antonyms | full-time | ||
| 8. | irregular (of a surface or shape); not level or flat or symmetrical | ||
| Samples | Walking was difficult on the irregular cobblestoned surface. | ||
| Similar | uneven | ||
| Antonyms | even | ||
| 9. | irregular independent in behavior or thought | ||
| Samples | She led a somewhat irregular private life. Maverick politicians. | ||
| Synonyms | maverick, unorthodox | ||
| Similar | unconventional | ||
| Antonyms | conventional | ||
English noun: irregular | |||
| 1. | irregular (person) a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment | ||
| Synonyms | guerilla, guerrilla, insurgent | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | warrior | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | Maquis, Maquisard, urban guerrilla | ||
| Member meronym | guerilla force, guerrilla force | ||
| 2. | irregular (artifact) merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name | ||
| Synonyms | second | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | merchandise, product, ware | ||
Based on WordNet 3.0 copyright © Princeton University.
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