Definition of irregularity Irregularity

/ɪɹɛˌgjʌlɛˈɹʌti/ - [iregyulerutee] - ir•reg•u•lar•i•ty

We found 12 definitions of irregularity from 6 different sources.

What does irregularity mean?

WordNet

Noun Plural: irregularities
irregularity - not characterized by a fixed principle or rate; at irregular intervals
		unregularity
		regularity the quality of being characterized by a fixed principle or rate; "he was famous for the regularity of his habits"
		quality an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone; "the quality of mercy is not strained"--Shakespeare
		inhomogeneity the quality of being inhomogeneous
		fitfulness, jerkiness the quality of being spasmodic and irregular
		intermittence, intermittency the quality of being intermittent; subject to interruption or periodic stopping
		wavering, fluctuation the quality of being unsteady and subject to changes; "he kept a record of price fluctuations"
		haphazardness, stochasticity, randomness, noise the quality of lacking any predictable order or plan
		unevenness, variability the quality of being unbalanced
irregularity - an irregular asymmetry in shape; an irregular spatial pattern
		geometrical irregularity
		asymmetry, dissymmetry, imbalance (mathematics) a lack of symmetry
irregularity - irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels; can be a symptom of intestinal obstruction or diverticulitis
		constipation
		symptom anything that accompanies X and is regarded as an indication of X's existence
		dyschezia difficulty in defecating (usually as a consequence of long continued voluntary suppression of the urge to defecate)
		fecal impaction accumulation of hardened feces in the rectum or lower colon which the person cannot move
irregularity - behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality
		abnormality
		misbehavior, misbehaviour, misdeed improper or wicked or immoral behavior

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Wiktionary

irregularity (Noun)
An instance of being irregular.
irregularity (Noun)
The state or condition of being irregular, or the extent to which something is irregular.
irregularity (Noun)
An object or event that is not regular or ordinary.
irregularity (Noun)
A violation of rules.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

irregularity (n.)
The state or quality of being irregular; that which is irregular.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

irregularity
A condition characterized by infrequent, incomplete or very hard bowel movements.

Military DictionaryMilitary Dictionary and Gazetteer 💥

irregularity
A violation of the customs of service,--a delinquency which is subject to censure but not serious enough to be brought before a court-martial.