irregular

Meanings

• adjective

  Not conforming to a regular pattern, form, or rule.

  - "The irregular shape of the crystal made it unique."
  - "The irregular heartbeat can be a sign of a serious condition."
  - "The irregular soldier did not follow the proper drill."

• adjective

  Deviating from the normal or expected.

  - "The irregular behavior of the market can be unpredictable."
  - "The irregular student often misses classes."
  - "The irregular rainfall pattern affects farming."

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Antonyms

regular

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Synonyms

abnormal , singular , heteroclite , coarse , salebrous , unstable , unsteady

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with irregular
carol , parole , trolley

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Variants

List of all variants of irregular that leads to same result
irregular , irregularly , irregulars

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Etymology

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From the Latin irregularis, meaning 'not ruled by a regular or fixed law'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'irregular' is often used in mathematics to describe numbers that do not follow a regular pattern in their multiplication table.

2. The irregular verb 'to be' has the most irregular conjugations in the English language.

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Related Concepts

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1. abnormal: Related to or deviating from what is normal or usual.

2. anomaly: A deviation from what is standard, normal, or expected.

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Culture

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Irregular has been used in literature to describe characters or situations that do not conform to societal norms or expectations. In art, irregular shapes or forms can be used to add interest and complexity.

How to Memorize "irregular"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the shape or form of the word 'irregular'. Imagine a shape that does not fit a regular pattern or form.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'irregular' with the concept of not following a regular pattern or rule.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Irregular means not regular' to remember the meaning of the word.

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