Irregular Definition & Meaning
irregular
- adjective
- contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice; "irregular hiring practices"
- not occurring at expected times
- (used of the military) not belonging to or engaged in by regular army forces; "irregular troops"; "irregular warfare"
- (of solids) not having clear dimensions that can be measured; volume must be determined with the principle of liquid displacement
- falling below the manufacturer's standard; "irregular jeans"
- deviating from normal expectations; somewhat odd, strange, or abnormal; "these days large families are atypical"; "atypical clinical findings"; "atypical pneumonia"; "highly irregular behavior"
- lacking continuity or regularity; "an irregular worker"; "employed on a temporary basis"
- (of a surface or shape); not level or flat or symmetrical; "walking was difficult on the irregular cobblestoned surface"
- independent in behavior or thought; "she led a somewhat irregular private life"; "maverick politicians"
- noun
- a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment
- merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name
"Irregular" in song lyrics
See how irregular is used in real songs:
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"Music that exceeds a higher plain but becomes irregular"
Arsonists & Anomolies — Blacklisted -
"He's more concerned whether you're saved or irregular"
The Cross Movement — Cypha Time -
"But what comes after my rhyme styles irregular"
Lootpack f/ Oh No, Medaphoar — Level Zero
Words that rhyme with irregular
Usage tips for "irregular"
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- What does irregular mean?
- contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice; "irregular hiring practices" not occurring at expected times (used of the military) not belonging to or engaged in by regular army forces; "irregular troops"; "irregular warfare" (of solids) not having clear dimensions that can be measured; volume must be determined with the principle of liquid displacement falling below the manufacturer's standard; "irregular jeans" deviating from normal expectations; somewhat odd, strange, or abnormal
- What part of speech is irregular?
- Irregular is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does irregular have?
- Irregular has 11 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).