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irregular

Pronunciation: [ɪˈrɛɡjələr]

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Learn how to use irregular in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

The child's drawing had many irregular shapes, making it very unique.

Example

The table had a regular shape, not an irregular one.

Example

Can you spot any irregular patterns in the design?

Context: “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.

Example

Her attendance at school was irregular, but she always caught up with her work.

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His attendance was regular; he was always there on time.

Example

Why is your exercise routine so irregular these days?

Context: “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.

Example

The verb 'go' is irregular because its past tense is 'went'.

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The verb 'walk' is regular because it follows the usual pattern in the past.

Example

Can you give me an example of an irregular verb?

How to pronounce irregular

Pronunciation: [ɪˈrɛɡjələr]

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