irregular
Nonstandard; not conforming to rules or expectationsNonstandard; not conforming to rules or expectations.
» This is a highly irregular request.
Meaning
7 sensesNonstandard; not conforming to rules or expectations.
irregulär, unregelmäßig
непра́вильныйneprávilʹnyj, нестанда́ртныйnestandártnyj
непра́вильнийneprávylʹnyj, нестанда́ртнийnestandártnyj
Of a surface, rough.
(of a surface or shape); not level or flat or symmetrical
Without symmetry, regularity, or uniformity.
неравноме́рныйneravnomérnyj
lacking continuity or regularity
Of a polygon, not regular; having sides that are not equal or angles that are not equal.
Of a polyhedron, whose faces are not all regular polygons (or are not equally inclined to each other).
Of a word, not following the regular or expected patterns of inflection in a given language.
"Calves", "cacti", and "children" are irregular plurals.
"To buy" is an irregular English verb: its past simple and past participle tense is "bought".
unregelmäßig
непра́вильныйneprávilʹnyj
непра́вильнийneprávylʹnyj
Having abnormal bowel movements at inconsistent intervals.
Examples
44 sentencesThis is a highly irregular request.
I have an irregular pulse.
ruУ меня неровный пульс.
deIch habe einen unregelmäßigen Puls.
This is irregular.
This is highly irregular.
This is very irregular.
Translations
9 languagesBy meaning 1
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Origin
From Middle English irreguler, from Old French irreguler, from Medieval Latin or Late LatiFrom Middle English irreguler, from Old French irreguler, from Medieval Latin or Late Latin irrēgulāris, from in- + regularis, equivalent to ir- + regular.
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Forms
more irregular, most irregular| Comparative | more irregular Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most irregular Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
12 synonyms- not occurring at a regular rate or fixed intervals:unpredictable
- independent in behavior or thought:maverickunorthodox
- lacking continuity or regularity:temporary
- deviating from normal expectations; somewhat odd, strange, or abnormal:atypical
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
14 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form