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Irregular

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30 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
sporadicRare and scattered in occurrence.
strongnoun(loosely) Possessing power, might, or strength.
unconventionalnounNot adhering to custom, convention, or accepted standards.
atypicalnounNot conforming to the normal type.
partisannounA fervent, sometimes militant, supporter or proponent of a party, cause, faction, person, or idea.
unorthodoxUnusual, unconventional, or idiosyncratic.
casualnoun(of behavior, usage, or milieu) Informal; relaxed.
crookedNot straight; having one or more bends or angles.
insurgentnounOne of several people who take up arms against the local state authority; a participant in insurgency.
unsteadyverbNot held firmly in position; physically unstable.
improperverbUnsuitable to needs or circumstances; inappropriate; inapt.
abnormalnounNot conforming to rule or system; deviating from the usual or normal type.
temporarynounNot permanent; existing only for a period or periods of time.
guerrillanounA soldier in a small independent group, fighting against the government or regular forces by surprise raids.
occasionalnounOccurring or appearing irregularly from time to time, but not often; incidental.
unevenverbNot level or smooth.
unpredictablenounUnable to be predicted.
asymmetricalNot symmetrical.
substandardOf inferior quality; not meeting the minimum quality requirements.
partizannounAlternative spelling of partisan (“adherent, supporter”). [An adherent to a party or faction.]
secondnounNumber-two; following after the first one with nothing between them. The ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number two.
unlawful(law) Prohibited; not permitted by law (either civil or criminal law; see illegal)
jerkingnounA motion that jerks; a jerk.
jerkynounLean meat cured and preserved by cutting into thin strips and air-drying in the sun.
arrhythmic(music) Without rhythm.

↔️ Antonyms of "Irregular"

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WordDefinition
regularnoun(chiefly US) Having the expected characteristics or appearances; normal, ordinary, standard.

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WordDefinition
unconventionalNot adhering to custom, convention, or accepted standards.
atypicalNot conforming to the normal type.
unorthodoxUnusual, unconventional, or idiosyncratic.
unpredictableUnable to be predicted.
unevenNot level or smooth.
asymmetricalNot symmetrical.
improperUnsuitable to needs or circumstances; inappropriate; inapt.
arrhythmic(music) Without rhythm.
abnormalNot conforming to rule or system; deviating from the usual or normal type.
unlawful(law) Prohibited; not permitted by law (either civil or criminal law; see illegal)
substandardOf inferior quality; not meeting the minimum quality requirements.
sporadicRare and scattered in occurrence.
casual(of behavior, usage, or milieu) Informal; relaxed.
insurgentRebellious, opposing authority.
unsteadyNot held firmly in position; physically unstable.
occasionalOccurring or appearing irregularly from time to time, but not often; incidental.
temporaryNot permanent; existing only for a period or periods of time.
strong(loosely) Possessing power, might, or strength.
secondNumber-two; following after the first one with nothing between them. The ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number two.
jerkyCharacterized by physical jerking, or by sudden and uneven progress.

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