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Meaning of Irregularity | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
ɪˌɹɛ.ɡjʊˈlæ.ɹɪ.ti

Definitions

  1. An instance of being irregular.
    countable
  2. The state or condition of being irregular, or the extent to which something is irregular.
    uncountable
  3. An object or event that is not regular or ordinary.
    countable
  4. A violation of rules.
    countable
  5. Irregular bowel movement (e.g. diarrhea or constipation).
    countable, euphemistic, uncountable

Equivalents

العربية المخالفة علة
Català irregularitat
Čeština nepravidelnost
Español irregularidad
Français irrégularité
Bahasa Indonesia farak
한국어 불규칙
Latina irregularitas
मराठी अनियमितता
Português irregularidade
தமிழ் அக்கிரமம்

Examples

“A new track-recording vehicle has been developed for British Railways as part of the modernisation programme. It can locate and record the smallest irregularities in the track, and will be an aid to railway engineers in making better use of manpower and materials for track maintenance.”
“an irregularity of surface”
“An investigation of the irregularities in the company's accounts uncovered a large-scale fraud.”
“Consuming copious amounts of vegetables, fruit, milk, and an abundance of water effectively treats irregularity. Establishing regular eating, bowel movement, and exercise habits are helpful too.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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