Definitions for irregular

Definitions for (noun) irregular

Main entry: irregular, second

Definition: merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name


Main entry: guerilla, guerrilla, insurgent, irregular

Definition: a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment


Definitions for (adj) irregular

Main entry: unpredictable, irregular

Definition: not occurring at expected times


Main entry: unorthodox, maverick, irregular

Definition: independent in behavior or thought

Usage: she led a somewhat irregular private life; maverick politicians


Main entry: irregular

Definition: (of a surface or shape); not level or flat or symmetrical

Usage: walking was difficult on the irregular cobblestoned surface


Main entry: temporary, irregular

Definition: lacking continuity or regularity

Usage: an irregular worker; employed on a temporary basis


Main entry: atypical, irregular

Definition: deviating from normal expectations; somewhat odd, strange, or abnormal

Usage: these days large families are atypical; atypical clinical findings; atypical pneumonia; highly irregular behavior


Main entry: irregular

Definition: falling below the manufacturer's standard

Usage: irregular jeans


Main entry: irregular

Definition: contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice

Usage: irregular hiring practices


Main entry: irregular

Definition: (of solids) not having clear dimensions that can be measured; volume must be determined with the principle of liquid displacement


Main entry: irregular

Definition: (used of the military) not belonging to or engaged in by regular army forces

Usage: irregular troops; irregular warfare


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