irregular — not following a pattern; not regular in shape, arrangement, or occurrence
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not following a pattern; not regular in shape, arrangement, or occurrence
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈreɡjələr/
Korean meaning: 불규칙한, 규칙적이지 않은
Korean pronunciation: 이**래**귤러
Example Sentences
- My sleep schedule is so irregular, I feel like a vampire who forgot how to be nocturnal.
- The irregular polygon looked like it was drawn by someone having hiccups.
- Irregular attendance at meetings will result in being excluded from important decisions.
irregular
ADJECTIVE//ɪˈreɡjələr//
not following a pattern; not regular in shape, arrangement, or occurrence
His heartbeat sounded irregular, so the doctor frowned at the monitor.
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Origin
From Latin 'irregularis', composed of the prefix 'in-' (not) and 'regularis' (regular, orderly), which derives from 'regula' meaning rule or pattern.
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“My sleep schedule is so irregular, I feel like a vampire who forgot how to be nocturnal.”
“The irregular polygon looked like it was drawn by someone having hiccups.”
“Irregular attendance at meetings will result in being excluded from important decisions.”
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