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View synonyms for irregularity

irregularity

[ ih-reg-yuh-lar-i-tee ]

noun

, plural ir·reg·u·lar·i·ties
  1. the quality or state of being irregular.
  2. something irregular.
  3. a breach of rules, customs, etiquette, morality, etc.
  4. occasional mild constipation.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of irregularity1

1275–1325; Middle English irregularite < Old French < Medieval Latin irrēgulāritās. See ir- 2, regularity ( def )

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Example Sentences

When the spotlight shines on their lives, the glare makes every irregularity evident.

It is still worse to appear to notice any disorder or irregularity that may occur.

The only irregularity upon them is a slight elevation on the south end of the latter.

Gallantry is a weakness of the heart, or perhaps a constitutional defect; coquetry is an irregularity of the mind.

Owing to the great irregularity of the stones, great difficulty is experienced in obtaining proper bond between the two materials.

Thus the irregularity in the action of the wind mills in doing such work as this, is of comparatively little consequence.

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