First Known Use: 14th century
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irregularity
noun ir·reg·u·lar·i·ty \i-ˌre-gyə-ˈla-rə-tē, ˌi(r)-\
: the quality or state of being irregular
: something that is irregular
: something that is not usual or proper and that usually indicates dishonest behavior
plural ir·reg·u·lar·i·ties
Full Definition of IRREGULARITY
1
: something that is irregular (as improper or dishonest conduct) <alleged irregularities in the city government>
2
: the quality or state of being irregular
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Origin of IRREGULARITY
Middle English irregularite, from Medieval Latin irregularitat-, irregularitas, from Late Latin irregularis
Rhymes with IRREGULARITY
IRREGULARITY Defined for Kids
irregularity
noun ir·reg·u·lar·i·ty \i-ˌre-gyə-ˈler-ə-tē\
plural ir·reg·u·lar·i·ties
Definition of IRREGULARITY for Kids
1
: the quality or state of being unusual, uneven, or happening at different times
2
: something that is unusual, uneven, or happening at different times
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irregularity
noun ir·reg·u·lar·i·ty \(ˌ)ir-ˌ(r)eg-yə-ˈlar-ət-ē\
plural ir·reg·u·lar·i·ties
Medical Definition of IRREGULARITY
1
: the quality or state of being irregular <hormonal irregularity>
2
: occasional constipation <more fiber in one's diet may help relieve irregularity>
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