irregular

Definitions


[ɪˈrɛɡjʊlə], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- not even or balanced in shape or arrangement
(e.g: his strong, irregular features)

- contrary to the rules or to that which is normal or established
(e.g: their involvement in irregular financial dealings)

- (of a verb or other word) having inflections that do not conform to the usual rules


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘not conforming to rule (especially that of the Church’)): via Old French from medieval Latin irregularis, from in- ‘not’ + regularis (see regular)


[ɪˈrɛɡjʊlə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a member of an irregular military force

- an imperfect piece of merchandise sold at a reduced price


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘not conforming to rule (especially that of the Church’)): via Old French from medieval Latin irregularis, from in- ‘not’ + regularis (see regular)




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