irregular (B1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ɪˈrɛɡjʊlər/
Definition
Not happening or occurring at expected or standard times, or in a way that follows a pattern.
Examples
Her breathing became shallow and irregular.
The company has an irregular attendance record.
He suffered from irregular heartbeats.
How to Use irregular
- irregular heartbeat (collocation)
- A heartbeat that is not steady or rhythmic. — "She felt an irregular heartbeat and decided to see a doctor."
- irregular shape (collocation)
- A shape that is not symmetrical or uniform. — "The rock had an irregular shape due to erosion."
- irregular verb (collocation)
- A verb whose past tense or past participle is not formed by adding '-ed' or '-d'. — "Memorizing irregular verbs is essential for speaking correctly."
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