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Comparative
more irregular
Superlative
most irregular
1
not conforming to established rules, patterns, or norms
- The irregular intervals between the train departures made it difficult for passengers to plan their trips.
- The irregular timing of the meetings often caused confusion among the team members.
- She arrived at irregular intervals to class, making it hard to catch up with the lessons.
- Her irregular work schedule made it challenging to maintain a consistent routine.
- The irregular behavior of the customer raised concerns among the store staff.
2
(of verbs, nouns, or adjectives) not following standard patterns or rules
- Irregular adjectives in English, such as 'good' and 'better,' require memorization rather than following a simple rule.
- Learning irregular nouns can be challenging because their plural forms don’t follow regular rules.
- English has many irregular verbs, like 'go' and 'eat,' that do not follow the standard conjugation patterns.
- She struggled with irregular verb forms in French, as they often differ significantly from the regular patterns.
- In English, "be" has an irregular conjugation with forms like "am," "is," "are," and "was."
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3
(of armed forces or military units) not part of the standard, official army, often consisting of volunteers, guerrilla fighters, or paramilitary groups
- The irregular troops fought using unconventional tactics, often ambushing the enemy in small, scattered units.
- Irregular military forces in the region often operate outside of official army control.
- The government struggled to suppress the irregular militia that had gained support among local populations.
- Irregular fighters in the jungle used their knowledge of the terrain to their advantage.
- The irregular forces were instrumental in carrying out covert operations behind enemy lines.
Antonyms:
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lacking consistency, especially in occurrence or activity
- Irregular employment often leads to financial instability due to unpredictable work hours.
- The irregular employment patterns of freelance workers can make it difficult to maintain a steady income.
- Many people in irregular employment do not have access to the same benefits as full-time employees.
Synonyms:
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not even or balanced in shape or arrangement
- The irregular shape of the rock made it difficult to fit into the puzzle.
- The artist's work was admired for its use of irregular lines and abstract shapes.
- The garden had an irregular design, with plants arranged in a more natural, unstructured pattern.
- Her irregular handwriting made it hard for others to read, but it was uniquely hers.
Synonyms:
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not following a regular or symmetrical pattern, often describing flowers, leaves, or other plant structures that deviate from typical forms
- The plant produces irregular flowers, with asymmetrical petals.
- The species is known for its irregular leaf shapes, unlike most plants in the area.
- Irregular flowering patterns can be seen in some wild species, disrupting the typical seasonal bloom.
- The tree’s irregular growth pattern results in twisted branches.
- Irregular fruit formation is common in this plant, unlike its more uniform counterparts.