Word: Irregular

Pronunciation

/ɪˈrɛɡjələr/

Definitions

• Adjective: Not conforming to regularity, uniformity, or established rules; deviating from what is usual, normal, or expected. For example: “The irregular heartbeat concerned the doctor.”
  • In grammar: Not adhering to the typical patterns or rules of a language, such as verbs that do not follow a standard conjugation pattern. Example: “In English, ‘go’ is an irregular verb because its past tense form is ‘went’, not ‘goed’.”
• Noun: A person or thing that is not regular or does not conform to a set pattern. Example: “The soldiers were on the lookout for any irregulars trying to cross the border.”

Phrases

• “Irregular verb”: A verb with a non-standard conjugation pattern, e.g., “be,” “have,” “do,” “go.”
• “Irregular shape”: Describing something that lacks symmetry or has no defined geometric form.
• “Irregular schedule”: A timetable or frequency that doesn’t follow a consistent pattern.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “Due to its irregular shape, the puzzle piece wouldn’t fit in the gap.”
• Noun: “The army was bolstered by a group of irregular fighters who knew the terrain well.”

Synonyms

• Unusual
• Abnormal
• Atypical
• Non-standard
• Uneven
• Unpredictable
• Inconsistent (in the context of patterns or schedules)
• Infrequent (in the context of occurrence)
• Discordant (specifically in reference to grammar)