irregular
A soldier who is not a member of an official military force and who may not use…A soldier who is not a member of an official military force and who may not use regular army tactics.
» This is a highly irregular request.
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2 sensesA soldier who is not a member of an official military force and who may not use regular army tactics.
One who does not regularly attend a venue.
- merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name
- a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment
Examples
44 sentencesThis is a highly irregular request.
I have an irregular pulse.
ruУ меня неровный пульс. — shanghainese
deIch habe einen unregelmäßigen Puls. — Manfredo
This is irregular.
This is highly irregular.
This is very irregular.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
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
plural: irregulars| Singular | irregular |
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| Plural | irregulars |
regular
Synonyms
4 synonymsSee also
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