Irregularity

Quick meaning: Irregularity is a noun meaning (countable) An instance of being irregular.

Meaning

(countable) An instance of being irregular.

More Meanings

1. (uncountable) The state or condition of being irregular, or the extent to which something is irregular.
2. (countable) An object or event that is not regular or ordinary.
3. (countable) A violation of rules.
4. (euphemistic) Irregular bowel movement (e.g. diarrhea or constipation).

Example Sentences

an irregularity of surface

An investigation of the irregularities in the company's accounts uncovered a large-scale fraud.

Consuming copious amounts of vegetables, fruit, milk, and an abundance of water effectively treats irregularity. Establishing regular eating, bowel movement, and exercise habits are helpful too.

A new track-recording vehicle has been developed for British Railways as part of the modernisation programme. It can locate and record the smallest irregularities in the track, and will be an aid to railway engineers in making better use of manpower and materials for track maintenance.

Word Forms

• irregularities

Synonyms for irregularity

Depending on context, synonyms include abnormality, constipation.

Antonyms for irregularity

Common opposites include regularity.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include abnormality, constipation, unevenness, inconsistency, discrepancy, irregular.

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