irregular
adjective
ir·reg·u·lar
| \ i-ˈre-gyə-lər
, ËŒi(r)-\
, ËŒi(r)-\
Definition of irregular
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: not being or acting in accord with laws, rules, or established custom
irregular conduct
b
: not conforming to the usual pattern of inflection
irregular verbs
specifically
: strong sense 16
c
: not following a usual or prescribed procedure
especially, British
: celebrated without either proclamation of the banns or publication of intention to marry
irregular marriage
2
: not belonging to or a part of a regular organized group
specifically
: not belonging to a regular army but raised for a special purpose
irregular troops
3a
: lacking perfect symmetry or evenness
an irregular coastline
b
: having one or more floral parts of the same whorl different in size, shape, or arrangement
specifically
: zygomorphic
4
: lacking continuity or regularity especially of occurrence or activity
irregular employment