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At uneven or varying rates or intervals
“Again, quite apart from these annual fluctuations, the rain falls irregularly on the larger scale of decades too.”
In a way that is not even or balanced in shape or arrangement
“Newman, Davis, and Noland are examples of artists who break out of the formalist format of lines and masses irregularly balanced on a two-dimensional picture plane.”
In a random way or manner
“The overall pattern in Mirror Lake is that of sparse, highly contagious vegetation strewn irregularly across an extensive littoral zone.”
To a degree that is unusual or surprising
“The trip may be viewed as an intermittent phenomenon, an event that is an unusual or highly irregular occurrence for many passengers.”
Adverb for 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.”
Adverb for having a bumpy, rough or uneven surface
“She wears pattens to help her walk over the irregular surface of the street.”
Adverb for 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.”
Adverb for 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) Adverb for 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.”
Adverb for having a deformed shape, especially one that is unsightly
Adverb for not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something
Adverb for having no distinct shape or form
Adverb for in an impure form due to having been adulterated
Adverb for contrary to or forbidden by law, especially criminal law
Adverb for uncooperative or belligerent in nature
Adverb for lacking rigid structure or constraints
Adverb for consisting of many different elements
(of handwriting) Adverb for small and difficult to read
Adverb for spent in a bad way, squandered
Adverb for decorated or colored in blotches
Adverb for having an angular, irregular or jerky movement or appearance
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