Definition of irregular

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irregular - 12 definitions

- noun
1. guerrilla -- a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment
synonyms: guerrilla, guerilla, insurgent
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
2. irregular -- merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name
synonyms: second
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
3. irregular, irregulars --
synonyms: irregulars
Source:OWL 2 Web Ontology Language
 
- adjective
4. irregular -- contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice; "irregular hiring practices"
antonyms: regular -- in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle; "his regular calls on his customers"; "regular meals"; "regular duties"
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
5. irregular -- not occurring at expected times
synonyms: unpredictable
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6. irregular -- (used of the military) not belonging to or engaged in by regular army forces; "irregular troops"; "irregular warfare"
antonyms: regular -- (used of the military) belonging to or engaged in by legitimate army forces; "the regular army"
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
7. irregular -- (of solids) not having clear dimensions that can be measured; volume must be determined with the principle of liquid displacement
antonyms: regular -- (of solids) having clear dimensions that can be measured; volume can be determined with a suitable geometric formula
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
8. irregular -- falling below the manufacturer's standard; "irregular jeans"
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9. atypical -- deviating from normal expectations; somewhat odd, strange, or abnormal; "these days large families are atypical"; "atypical clinical findings"; "atypical pneumonia"; "highly irregular behavior"
synonyms: atypical
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
10. irregular -- lacking continuity or regularity; "an irregular worker"; "employed on a temporary basis"
synonyms: temporary
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
11. irregular -- (of a surface or shape); not level or flat or symmetrical; "walking was difficult on the irregular cobblestoned surface"
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
12. irregular -- independent in behavior or thought; "she led a somewhat irregular private life"; "maverick politicians"
synonyms: maverick, unorthodox
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
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regular -- in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle; "his regular calls on his customers"; "regular meals"; "regular duties"
regular -- (used of the military) belonging to or engaged in by legitimate army forces; "the regular army"
regular -- (of solids) having clear dimensions that can be measured; volume can be determined with a suitable geometric formula

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