irregularity
An instance of being irregularAn instance of being irregular.
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5 senses(countable)An instance of being irregular.
Unregelmäßigkeit
непра́вильностьneprávilʹnostʹ
an irregular asymmetry in shape; an irregular spatial pattern
(uncountable)The state or condition of being irregular, or the extent to which something is irregular.
Unregelmäßigkeit
нерегуля́рностьnereguljárnostʹ
(countable)An object or event that is not regular or ordinary.
an irregularity of surface
Unebenheit
неро́вностьneróvnostʹ, неравноме́рностьneravnomérnostʹ
(countable)A violation of rules.
An investigation of the irregularities in the company's accounts uncovered a large-scale fraud.
Unvorschriftsmäßigkeit, Ungesetzlichkeit
наруше́ние пра́вилnarušénije právil, незако́нностьnezakónnostʹ
(countable, euphemistic, uncountable)Irregular bowel movement (e.g. diarrhea or constipation).
Examples
9 sentencesAre you good at spotting irregularities?
The audit revealed several accounting irregularities.
There are several irregularities in the nitrogen cycle.
He is the last man to commit an irregularity.
The many irregularities in your language don't really alleviate boredom.
Translations
7 languagesBy meaning 4
By meaning 3
Origin
From Middle French irrégularité, from Medieval Latin irregularitas. Morphologically irreguFrom Middle French irrégularité, from Medieval Latin irregularitas. Morphologically irregular + -ity.
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Forms
plural: irregularities| Singular | irregularity |
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regular
Synonyms
4 synonyms- not characterized by a fixed principle or rate; at irregular intervals:unregularity
- an irregular asymmetry in shape; an irregular spatial pattern:geometrical irregularity
- behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality:abnormality
- irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels; can be a symptom of intestinal obstruction or diverticulitis:constipation
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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