Irregularity: meaning, definitions and examples
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irregularity
[ ɪˌrɛɡjʊˈlærɪti ]
in rules
The quality or state of not being regular, predictable, or consistent.
Synonyms
anomaly, deviation, inconsistency, variability
Examples of usage
- There was an irregularity in the pattern of the data.
- The irregularity in his behavior made everyone suspicious.
in shape
The state or quality of being irregular in shape or form.
Synonyms
asymmetry, crookedness, distortion, unevenness
Examples of usage
- The irregularity of the rock formation made it difficult to climb.
- She noticed a slight irregularity in the shape of the vase.
in occurrence
An instance or occurrence that deviates from the normal or expected.
Synonyms
aberration, anomaly, exception, variation
Examples of usage
- The irregularity of his visits raised concerns among the staff.
- She documented every irregularity in the financial records.
Translations
Translations of the word "irregularity" in other languages:
🇵🇹 irregularidade
🇮🇳 अनियमितता
🇩🇪 Unregelmäßigkeit
🇮🇩 ketidakteraturan
🇺🇦 нерегулярність
🇵🇱 nieregularność
🇯🇵 不規則 (fukisoku)
🇫🇷 irrégularité
🇪🇸 irregularidad
🇹🇷 düzensizlik
🇰🇷 불규칙 (bulgyuchik)
🇸🇦 عدم انتظام
🇨🇿 nepravidelnost
🇸🇰 nepravidelnosť
🇨🇳 不规则 (bù guīzé)
🇸🇮 nepravilnost
🇮🇸 óregla
🇰🇿 тұрақсыздық
🇬🇪 არარეგულარულობა
🇦🇿 qeyri-müntəzəmlik
🇲🇽 irregularidad
Word origin
The word 'irregularity' originated from the combination of the prefix 'ir-' meaning 'not' and the word 'regularity', which comes from the Latin 'regularis' meaning 'according to rule'. The concept of irregularity has been observed in various fields such as mathematics, physics, and human behavior, highlighting deviations from the norm. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass a broad range of meanings related to lack of consistency, predictability, or conformity.