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Occurring at uneven or varying rates or intervals
“Profiles of communities at regular ten-year intervals are ineffective for ascertaining the impact of irregular booms and busts in the economic cycle.”
Not even or balanced in shape or arrangement
“That the fill was not an earlier walkway is indicated by the irregular placement of the bricks, and by the broken sections which had been used.”
Having a bumpy, rough or uneven surface
“She wears pattens to help her walk over the irregular surface of the street.”
Having one or more bends, turns or angles
“In order to ascend to the summit of the Cove, an irregular path through the brushwood on the left must be taken.”
Contrary to that which is normal or expected
“The trip may be viewed as an intermittent phenomenon, an event that is an unusual or highly irregular occurrence for many passengers.”
Contrary to established moral or ethical rules
“But surprisingly, after knowing so much, Grigg did not pursue the matter with a full-fledged inquiry into Smith's irregular financial dealings.”
(of troops) Not belonging to regular or established army units
“Not only did he understand the new tactics, he was also able to put them into practice using a smaller army made up of irregular troops.”
Having a deformed shape, especially one that is unsightly
Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something
Having no distinct shape or form
Tending to raise doubts or questions
Contrary to or forbidden by law, especially criminal law
Uncooperative or belligerent in nature
Working for oneself, rather than for an employer
Lacking rigid structure or constraints
Consisting of many different elements
(of handwriting) Small and difficult to read
Spent in a bad way, squandered
Decorated or colored in blotches
Having an angular, irregular or jerky movement or appearance
Not following the beat or meter
Occurring by chance in connection with something else
A member of an irregular military force
“When the Spanish-American War broke out, he fought as an irregular in Cuba.”
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