Synonyms

irregularity

American

[ih-reg-yuh-lar-i-tee] / ɪˌrɛg yəˈlær ɪ ti /

noun

plural

irregularities

the quality or state of being irregular.
something irregular.
a breach of rules, customs, etiquette, morality, etc.
occasional mild constipation.

Etymology

Origin of irregularity

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

Example Sentences

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Still, in our endless chase of machined refinement, I think we’re missing the value of human irregularity.

From The Wall Street Journal

The irregularity of student finance payments made it difficult to budget, which Denby said often caused her to rely on an overdraft alongside income from a part-time job.

From BBC

The DCI had earlier said it was investigating whether there was any criminal activity besides the reported irregularities in the burial process.

From BBC

Blue Owl tipped U.K. mortgage lender into insolvency after uncovering ‘irregularities.’

From MarketWatch

Those fluctuations might arise from interactions with surrounding gas or from irregularities in the magnetar's energy output.

From Science Daily

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