| Front | irregular |
|---|---|
| Back | ir•regu•lar adjective, noun BrE /ɪˈreɡjələ(r)/ NAmE /ɪˈreɡjələr/ adjective word origin example bank 1 not arranged in an even way; not having an even, smooth pattern or shape uneven irregular teeth an irregular outline 2 not happening at times that are at an equal distance from each other; not happening regularly irregular meals an irregular heartbeat irregular attendance at school He visited his parents at irregular intervals. 3 not normal; not according to the usual rules abnormal an irregular practice His behaviour is highly irregular. 4 (grammar) not formed in the normal way an irregular verb 5 (of a soldier etc.) not part of a country's official army regular ir•regu•lar•ly /BrE ; NAmE / adverb noun word origin a soldier who is not a member of a country's official army |
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