irregularity

CEFRC1

/ɪˌɹɛ.ɡjʊˈlæ.ɹɪ.ti/

noun

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Examples

He is the last man to commit an irregularity.
An investigation of the irregularities in the company's accounts uncovered a large-scale fraud.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

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Extra meanings

The state or condition of being irregular, or the extent to which something is irregular.
An instance of being irregular.
A violation of rules.

In context

an irregularity of surface
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.

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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
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

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From Middle French irrégularité, from Medieval Latin irregularitas. Morphologically irregular + -ity.