irregularity
noun
ir·reg·u·lar·i·ty
| \ i-ˌre-gyə-ˈler-ə-tē
, ˌi(r)-, -ˈla-rə-\
, ˌi(r)-, -ˈla-rə-\
plural irregularities
Definition of irregularity
1
: something that is irregular (such as improper or dishonest conduct)
alleged irregularities in the city government
2
: the quality or state of being irregular
3
: constipation
Examples of irregularity in a Sentence
the irregularity of his behavior
He is suffering from irregularity.
Recent Examples on the Web
Essentially, in the current setup, there are plenty of chances for the ball to be affected by irregularities, however tiny—which could hypothetically be removed by a ball that doesn’t need mud. — Emma Baccellieri, SI.com, "Mud Maker: The Man Behind MLB’s Essential Secret Sauce," 7 Aug. 2019 The investigators, too, are entitled not to be presumed guilty of crimes, even by those of us who are convinced that there were investigative irregularities. — Andrew C. Mccarthy, National Review, "The DOJ Will Not Prosecute James Comey over Trump Memos," 3 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'irregularity.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for irregularity
irregularity
noun
English Language Learners Definition of irregularity
: the quality or state of being irregular
: something that is irregular
: something that is not usual or proper and that usually indicates dishonest behavior
See the full definition for irregularity in the English Language Learners Dictionary
irregularity
noun
ir·reg·u·lar·i·ty
| \ i-ˌre-gyə-ˈler-ə-tē
\
\
plural irregularities
Kids Definition of irregularity
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
irregularity
noun
ir·reg·u·lar·i·ty
| \ (ˌ)ir-ˌ(r)eg-yə-ˈlar-ət-ē
\
\
plural irregularities
Medical Definition of irregularity
1
: the quality or state of being irregular
irregularity of breathing hormonal irregularitys
2
: occasional constipation
more fiber in one's diet may help relieve irregularity
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irregularity
noun
ir·reg·u·lar·i·ty
| \ ir-ˌre-gyə-ˈlar-ə-tē
\
\
plural irregularities
Legal Definition of irregularity
: something that is irregular
an irregularity in the proceeding
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