irregularity

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ɪˌɹɛ.ɡjʊˈlæ.ɹɪ.ti/ /ɪˌɹɛ.ɡjəˈlɛɹ.ɪ.ti/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vininn126-irregularity.wav

Word forms

irregularity irregularities

Etymology

From Middle French irrégularité, from Medieval Latin irregularitas. Morphologically irregular + -ity.

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