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IRREGULAR

(adj., noun, adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Irregular.

Irregular - as an adjective

Contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice

Example: "Irregular hiring practices"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
regular8

(used of the military) not belonging to or engaged in by regular army forces

Example: "Irregular troops"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
regular8

(of solids) not having clear dimensions that can be measured; volume must be determined with the principle of liquid displacement

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
regular8

Irregular - as a noun

A member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
guerilla9guerrilla10insurgent10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
warrior10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
second9

Irregular - as an adjective satellite

Not occurring at a regular rate or fixed intervals

Example: "An irregular heartbeat"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
unpredictable20

Failing to meet a standard of manufacture due to an imperfection

Example: "An irregular pair of jeans"

Deviating from normal expectations; somewhat odd, strange, or abnormal

Example: "These days large families are atypical"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
atypical15

Lacking continuity or regularity

Example: "An irregular worker"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
temporary16

(of a surface or shape); not level or flat or symmetrical

Example: "Walking was difficult on the irregular cobblestoned surface"

Independent in behavior or thought

Example: "She led a somewhat irregular private life"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
maverick19unorthodox21

Example Sentences

"He has irregular sleep patterns."
"The plumber fixed the irregular water pressure."
"Her irregular heartbeat concerned the doctor."
"The irregular distribution of resources caused tension."
"The professor assigned irregular homework assignments."
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Word Game Points

Is IRREGULAR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, irregular is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

IRREGULAR has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is IRREGULAR a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, irregular is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
IRREGULAR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is IRREGULAR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, irregular is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
IRREGULAR has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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