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irregular

/ irregular /
noun/adjective

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name
Type of:
merchandise wares product
adjective Sense 2
(of solids) not having clear dimensions that can be measured; volume must be determined with the principle of liquid displacement
Opposites:
regular
adjective Sense 3
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
"irregular hiring practices"
Similar:
arrhythmic jerking jerky unsteady asymmetrical crooked casual occasional
Opposites:
regular
See also:
asymmetrical asymmetric illegal rough unsmooth
adjective satellite Sense 4
lacking continuity or regularity
"an irregular worker"
"employed on a temporary basis"
Similar:
part-time
adjective satellite Sense 5
of a surface; not level or flat
"walking was difficult on the irregular cobblestoned surface"
Similar:
uneven
adjective satellite Sense 6
independent in behavior or thought
"she led a somewhat irregular private life"
"maverick politicians"
Similar:
unconventional
adjective satellite Sense 7
not occurring at expected times
Similar:
sporadic
adjective Sense 8
used of the military; not belonging to or engaged in by regular army forces
"irregular troops"
"irregular warfare"
Opposites:
regular
See also:
partisan partizan
adjective satellite Sense 9
deviating from what is usual or common or to be expected; often somewhat odd or strange
"these days large families are atypical"
"highly irregular behavior"
Similar:
abnormal
noun Sense 10
a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment
Type of:
warrior
Kinds of:
Maquis Maquisard urban guerrilla
Has parts:
guerrilla force guerilla force
adjective satellite Sense 11
used of independent armed resistance forces
"guerrilla warfare"
"partisan forces"
Similar:
partisan partizan
Semantic Complexity
100%
Sense Count
11
Total Synonyms
15
Total Relationships
34
Times Searched
1
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merchandise wares product regular arrhythmic jerking jerky unsteady asymmetrical crooked casual occasional