[syn: constipation, irregularity]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Irregularity \Ir*reg`u*lar"i*ty\, n.; pl. Irregularities. [Cf.
F. irr['e]gularit['e].]
The state or quality of being irregular; that which is
irregular.
[1913 Webster]
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
irregularity
n 1: behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or
morality [syn: abnormality, irregularity]
2: not characterized by a fixed principle or rate; at irregular
intervals [syn: irregularity, unregularity] [ant:
regularity]
3: an irregular asymmetry in shape; an irregular spatial pattern
[syn: irregularity, geometrical irregularity]
4: irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the
bowels; can be a symptom of intestinal obstruction or
diverticulitis [syn: constipation, irregularity]