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Irregular

Ih-REH-gyuh-lur

/ˌɪˈrɛɡjʌlɜːr/

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irregular

Dictionary meaning

Not occurring at expected times.

Examples

  • They led a somewhat irregular private life.
  • An irregular worker.

Synonyms: unpredictable

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