irregularity
NounUS[ir-eg-yuh-ler-uh-tee]/ˌɪˌrɛɡjəˈlɛrəti/6 syllables
Open English WordNet
Noun (4)irregularities
- behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or moralitySynonyms: abnormalityType of misbehavior, misbehaviourKinds deviation, deviance
- not characterized by a fixed principle or rate; at irregular intervalsSynonyms: unregularityOpposite regularityType of qualityKinds intermittence, inhomogeneity, fluctuation, fitfulness, unsteadiness, randomness, unevenness
- an irregular asymmetry in shape; an irregular spatial patternSynonyms: geometrical irregularityType of asymmetry
- irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels; can be a symptom of intestinal obstruction or diverticulitisSynonyms: constipationType of symptomKinds obstipation, fecal impaction, dyschezia
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Webster's Dictionary (1913)
Ir·reg′u·lar′i·ty noun; pl. Irregularities (#).
Origin: Cf. F. irrégularité.
The state or quality of being irregular; that which is irregular.
Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54