irregular
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/ɪˈreɡjələr/
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/ɪˈreɡjələ(r)/
adjective
R
not even or smooth in shape or pattern
The stone had an irregular surface that was not smooth.
R
not happening at regular times
Her sleep schedule was irregular and changed often.
R
not following the usual rules
The teacher said it was irregular to turn in homework late.
R
not formed in the normal way
In English, 'go' becomes 'went' in the past tense, which is irregular.
R
not part of the official army
The irregular troops fought without official orders.
noun
R
a soldier not in the official army
The irregular joined the fight without being part of the army.
translation
not even or smooth in shape or pattern; not happening at regular times; not following the usual rules; not formed in the normal way; not part of the official army
a soldier not in the official army
Word Forms
Plural
irregulars