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irregular - Dictionary definition and meaning for irregular

IRREGULAR

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  • (noun) merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name

    synonyms : second
  • (noun) a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment

    synonyms : guerilla , guerrilla , insurgent
  • (adj.) contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice

    "irregular hiring practices"

  • (adj.) (of solids) not having clear dimensions that can be measured; volume must be determined with the principle of liquid displacement

  • (adj.) (used of the military) not belonging to or engaged in by regular army forces

    "irregular troops", "irregular warfare"

  • (adj.) not occurring at expected times

    synonyms : unpredictable
  • (adj.) independent in behavior or thought

    "she led a somewhat irregular private life", "maverick politicians"

    synonyms : maverick , unorthodox

    The maverick detective managed to crack the case. -added by naila_inlas

  • (adj.) (of a surface or shape); not level or flat or symmetrical

    "walking was difficult on the irregular cobblestoned surface"

  • (adj.) lacking continuity or regularity

    "an irregular worker", "employed on a temporary basis"

    synonyms : temporary
  • (adj.) deviating from normal expectations; somewhat odd, strange, or abnormal

    "these days large families are atypical", "atypical clinical findings", "atypical pneumonia", "highly irregular behavior"

    synonyms : atypical
  • (adj.) falling below the manufacturer's standard

    "irregular jeans"

WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.

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