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irregular

释义

irregular

adjective

UK /ɪˈreɡjʊlə(r)/

1
separated by periods of time that are not equal
irregular heartbeats
His breathing had become irregular.
Synonyms and related words
General words relating to frequency and duration
frequency
rate
irregularity
1. 1a
  happening or done at unexpected times
  I work irregular hours, so it’s hard to develop a routine.
  Synonyms and related words
  General words relating to frequency and duration
  frequency
  rate
  irregularity
2
not even, smooth, or straight in shape or appearance
an irregular surface
irregular patches of shade
Synonyms and related words
Not straight, upright or level
uneven
irregular
slanted
Synonyms and related words
Not smooth
rough
uneven
coarse
3
not following the rules, laws, or usual ways of doing things
highly irregular behaviour
Synonyms and related words
Different and differently
conflicting
different
various
1. 3a
  linguisticsnot following the usual rules of grammar. For example, ‘eat’ is an irregular verb because its past tense is ‘ate’ and its past participle is ‘eaten’, not ‘eated’.
  Synonyms and related words
  Describing words, clauses and sentences
  anaphoric
  cataphoric
  compound
4
irregular soldiers are not part of the official army of a country
Synonyms and related words
General words relating to army life
base
billet
detail

irregular

adjective

US /ɪˈreɡjələr/

1
separated by periods of time that are not equal
irregular heartbeats
His breathing had become irregular.
Synonyms and related words
General words relating to frequency and duration
frequency
rate
irregularity
1. 1a
  happening or done at unexpected times
  I work irregular hours, so it’s hard to make plans.
  Synonyms and related words
  General words relating to frequency and duration
  frequency
  rate
  irregularity
2
not even, smooth, or straight in shape or appearance
an irregular surface
irregular patches of shade
Synonyms and related words
Not straight, upright or level
uneven
irregular
slanted
Synonyms and related words
Not smooth
rough
uneven
coarse
3
not following the rules, laws, or usual ways of doing things
highly irregular behavior
Synonyms and related words
Different and differently
conflicting
different
various
1. 3a
  linguisticsnot following the usual rules of grammar. For example, “eat” is an irregular verb because its past tense is “ate” and its past participle is “eaten,” not “eated.”
  Synonyms and related words
  Describing words, clauses and sentences
  anaphoric
  cataphoric
  compound
4
Americanconstipated (=unable to pass solid waste from your body regularly)
Synonyms and related words
Going to the toilet
be caught short
bedwetting
bowel movement
5
irregular soldiers are not part of the official army of a country
Synonyms and related words
General words relating to army life
base
billet
bust

irregular

noun countable

UK /ɪˈreɡjʊlə(r)/

Word Forms

singular	irregular
plural	irregulars

1
a soldier who does not belong to the official army of a country
Synonyms and related words
Miscellaneous soldiers
airman
airwoman
batman

irregular

noun countable

US /ɪˈreɡjələr/

Word Forms

singular	irregular
plural	irregulars

1
a soldier who does not belong to the official army of a country
Synonyms and related words
Miscellaneous soldiers
airman
airwoman
bombardier

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