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ir·reg·u·lar·i·ty
/
ɪˌrɛg
yəˈlær
ɪ
ti
/
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[
ih-reg-y
uh
-
lar
-i-tee
]
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noun,
plural
ir·reg·u·lar·i·ties
for 2, 3.
1.
the quality or state of being
irregular
.
2.
something
irregular
.
3.
a
breach
of rules, customs, etiquette, morality, etc.
4.
occasional mild constipation.
Origin:
1275–1325;
Middle English
irregularite
<
Old French
<
Medieval Latin
irrēgulāritās.
See
ir-
2
,
regularity
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irregularity
(ɪˌrɛɡjʊˈlærɪtɪ)
—
n
,
pl
-ties
1.
the state or quality of being irregular
2.
something irregular, such as a bump in a smooth surface
3.
a breach of a convention or normal procedure
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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Example sentences
Caused by repeated friction and pressure from skin rubbing against bony areas
or
irregularity
in a shoe.
Whenever a fraud or financial
irregularity
occurs in a life insurance company
the fact is a public calamity.
Some
irregularity
in the current, some unexpected surge, was slaughtering the
bulbs.
Much of the
irregularity
and general formal complexity of our declensional and
conjugational systems is due to this process.
Yet stand by the sea and watch the
irregularity
of its edge, and you begin to doubt.
There was no evidence of impropriety or
irregularity
in either release decision.
Avoid excessive exercise if it causes menstrual
irregularity
.
So unless some sort of procedural
irregularity
has occurred during the trial any appeal has to be based on the judge's summing-up.
Written explanations also help resolve another voting
irregularity
: the professor who votes no on nearly every tenure case.
The
irregularity
of this proceeding stirred up all the world against the usurper.
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