irregularity — The state of being uneven, inconsistent, or not conforming to rules, standards, or usual patterns. A deviation from what is normal or expected.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The state of being uneven, inconsistent, or not conforming to rules, standards, or usual patterns. A deviation from what is normal or expected.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˌreɡjəˈlærəti/
Example Sentences
- The teacher noticed irregularities in several students' test answers - they were suspiciously similar.
- The irregularity of the bus schedule made him late for work every day.
- My grandmother's cooking has one irregularity - she never measures anything but it always tastes perfect.
irregularity
NOUN[/ɪˌreɡjəˈlærəti/]
The state of being uneven, inconsistent, or not conforming to rules, standards, or usual patterns. A deviation from what is normal or expected.
The state of being uneven, inconsistent, or not conforming to rules, standards, or usual patterns. A deviation from what is normal or expected.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin regularis meaning 'according to rule,' with the negative prefix ir- and the noun suffix -ity added to create the opposite meaning.
Breakdown
ir- (not/opposite) + regular (following rules) + -ity (noun suffix meaning 'state or condition')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The teacher noticed irregularities in several students' test answers - they were suspiciously similar.”
“The irregularity of the bus schedule made him late for work every day.”
“My grandmother's cooking has one irregularity - she never measures anything but it always tastes perfect.”
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