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irregular

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irregular in WordNet English dictionary

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