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Word: Irregular
Speech Type: Adjective
late Middle English (in the sense ‘not conforming to rule (especially that of the Church’)): via Old French from medieval Latin irregularis, from in- ‘not’ + regularis (see regular)
ɪˈrɛɡjʊlə
not even or balanced in shape or arrangement
Short Definition:not even or balanced
Examples:- his strong, irregular features
contrary to the rules or to that which is normal or established
Short Definition:contrary to rules or normal practice
Examples:- their involvement in irregular financial dealings
(of a verb or other word) having inflections that do not conform to the usual rules.
Short Definition:having inflections not conforming to usual rules
Word: Irregular
Speech Type: Noun
ɪˈrɛɡjʊlə
a member of an irregular military force.
Short Definition:member of irregular military force
an imperfect piece of merchandise sold at a reduced price.
Short Definition:imperfect piece of merchandise
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