Meaning of "irregular" : Online English Dictionary : Word Search by Wordhut.com

Meaning of irregular

1. (n) merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name

2. (n) a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment

3. (adj.sat.) not occurring at expected times

4. (adj.sat.) independent in behavior or thought; "she led a somewhat irregular private life"; "maverick politicians"

5. (adj.sat.) used of independent armed resistance forces; "guerrilla warfare"; "partisan forces"

6. (adj.sat.) of a surface; not level or flat; "walking was difficult on the irregular cobblestoned surface"

7. (adj.sat.) lacking continuity or regularity; "an irregular worker"; "employed on a temporary basis"

8. (adj.sat.) deviating from what is usual or common or to be expected; often somewhat odd or strange; "these days large families are atypical"; "highly irregular behavior"

9. (adj) contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice; "irregular hiring practices"

10. (adj) (of solids) not having clear dimensions that can be measured; volume must be determined with the principle of liquid displacement

11. (adj) used of the military; not belonging to or engaged in by regular army forces; "irregular troops"; "irregular warfare"

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