irregular

/i-ˈre-gyə-lər/

Middle English irreguler, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin irregularis not in accordance with rule, from Latin in- + regularis regular

adjective

  1. not being or acting in accord with laws, rules, or established custom

  2. not conforming to the usual pattern of inflection; specifically : strong

  3. not following a usual or prescribed procedure; especially, British : celebrated without either proclamation of the banns or publication of intention to marry

irregular conduct

irregular verbs

irregular anomalous unnatural mean not conforming to rule, law, or custom. irregular implies not conforming to a law or regulation imposed for the sake of uniformity in method, practice, or conduct. anomalous implies not conforming to what might be expected because of the class or type to which it belongs or the laws that govern its existence.

noun

  1. one that is irregular: such as

  2. a soldier who is not a member of a regular military force

  3. merchandise that has minor defects or that falls next below the manufacturer's standard for firsts