irregular
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Definitions
Adjective
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice; "irregular hiring practices"
Adjective
(used of the military) not belonging to or engaged in by regular army forces; "irregular troops"; "irregular warfare"
Adjective
(of solids) not having clear dimensions that can be measured; volume must be determined with the principle of liquid displacement
Adjective Satellite
not occurring at expected times
Adjective Satellite
falling below the manufacturer''s standard; "irregular jeans"
Adjective Satellite
deviating from normal expectations; somewhat odd, strange, or abnormal; "these days large families are atypical"; "atypical clinical findings"; "atypical pneumonia"; "highly irregular behavior"
Adjective Satellite
lacking continuity or regularity; "an irregular worker"; "employed on a temporary basis"
Adjective Satellite
(of a surface or shape); not level or flat or symmetrical; "walking was difficult on the irregular cobblestoned surface"
Adjective Satellite
independent in behavior or thought; "she led a somewhat irregular private life"; "maverick politicians"
Noun
a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment
Noun
merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name