irregular
Произношение: [ɪˈrɛɡjələr]
Слово
Контекст: «similarity»
(adjective) something that does not follow a regular pattern or shape. If you see a cloud that looks funny or a rock that is not smooth, those things are irregular.
Пример
The child's drawing had many irregular shapes, making it very unique.
Пример
The table had a regular shape, not an irregular one.
Пример
Can you spot any irregular patterns in the design?
Контекст: «time/frequency»
(adjective) something that happens at unexpected or inconsistent times. Like when your friend doesn't always come to play, that's an irregular schedule.
Пример
Her attendance at school was irregular, but she always caught up with her work.
Пример
His attendance was regular; he was always there on time.
Пример
Why is your exercise routine so irregular these days?
Контекст: «grammar»
(adjective) referring to words that do not follow the usual rules. Some verbs change in strange ways when you talk about the past; those are irregular verbs.
Пример
The verb 'go' is irregular because its past tense is 'went'.
Пример
The verb 'walk' is regular because it follows the usual pattern in the past.
Пример
Can you give me an example of an irregular verb?
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