IRREGULARITY

abnormality, irregularity

(noun) behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality

irregularity, unregularity

(noun) not characterized by a fixed principle or rate; at irregular intervals

irregularity, geometrical irregularity

(noun) an irregular asymmetry in shape; an irregular spatial pattern

constipation, irregularity

(noun) irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels; can be a symptom of intestinal obstruction or diverticulitis

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

irregularity (countable and uncountable, plural irregularities)

(countable) An instance of being irregular.

(uncountable) The state or condition of being irregular, or the extent to which something is irregular.

(countable) An object or event that is not regular or ordinary.

(countable) A violation of rules.

(euphemism) Irregular bowel movement (e.g. diarrhea or constipation).

Synonyms

• (state of being irregular): See also nonuniformity

Antonyms

• regularity

Source: Wiktionary


Ir*reg`u*lar"i*ty, n.; pl. Irregularities. Etym: [Cf. F. irrégularité.]

Definition: The state or quality of being irregular; that which is irregular.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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