irregular

Definitions of irregular in various dictionaries:

noun - a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment

noun - merchandise that has imperfections

adj - contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice

adj - not occurring at expected times

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

adj - (of solids) not having clear dimensions that can be measured

adj - falling below the manufacturer's standard

adj - deviating from normal expectations

adj - lacking continuity or regularity

adj - (of a surface or shape)

adj - independent in behavior or thought

Contrary to rule, accepted order, or general practice: irregular hiring practices.

Not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention: an irregular marriage.

Not straight, uniform, or symmetrical: irregular facial features.

Of uneven rate, occurrence, or duration: an irregular heartbeat.

Deviating from a type; atypical.

Having differing floral parts, as of a zygomorphic or asymmetrical flower.

Falling below the manufacturer’s standard or usual specifications; imperfect.

Departing from the usual pattern of inflection, derivation, or word formation, as the present forms of the verb be or the plural noun children.

Not belonging to a permanent, organized military force: irregular troops.

One, such as an item of merchandise, that is irregular.

A soldier, such as a guerrilla, who is not a member of a regular military force.

IRREGULAR - Something that is irregular does not follow the expected pattern; not even or balanced in shape or arrangement; abnormal. The term is used in many di...