Irregularity Meaning
/ɪˌɹɛ.ɡjʊˈlæ.ɹɪ.ti/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounAn instance of being irregular.
nounThe state or condition of being irregular, or the extent to which something is irregular.
Sentence Examples
He is the last man to commit an irregularity.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The doctor noticed an ____ in the patient's heart rhythm during the checkup.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The accountant discovered an ____ in the company's financial records that needed to be investigated.
Word Origin & History
From Middle French irrégularité, from Medieval Latin irregularitas. Morphologically irregular + -ity.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"A new track-recording vehicle has been developed for British Railways as part of the modernisation programme. It can locate and record the smallest irregularities in the track, and will be an aid to railway engineers in making better use of manpower and materials for track maintenance."
— 1959 August 26, “Track-Recording Coach for B.R.”, in Railway Magazine, page 523:
"Consuming copious amounts of vegetables, fruit, milk, and an abundance of water effectively treats irregularity. Establishing regular eating, bowel movement, and exercise habits are helpful too."
— 2000, James Dallas Jardine, Indu Vaid, Alternative Therapies, Health Harmony, →ISBN, page 246:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The doctor noticed an ____ in the patient's heart rhythm during the checkup.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The accountant discovered an ____ in the company's financial records that needed to be investigated.