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Comparative for occurring at uneven or varying rates or intervals
“Profiles of communities at regular ten-year intervals are ineffective for ascertaining the impact of irregular booms and busts in the economic cycle.”
Comparative for not even or balanced in shape or arrangement
“That the fill was not an earlier walkway is indicated by the irregular placement of the bricks, and by the broken sections which had been used.”
Comparative for having a bumpy, rough or uneven surface
“She wears pattens to help her walk over the irregular surface of the street.”
Comparative for having one or more bends, turns or angles
“In order to ascend to the summit of the Cove, an irregular path through the brushwood on the left must be taken.”
Comparative for contrary to that which is normal or expected
“The trip may be viewed as an intermittent phenomenon, an event that is an unusual or highly irregular occurrence for many passengers.”
Comparative for contrary to established moral or ethical rules
“But surprisingly, after knowing so much, Grigg did not pursue the matter with a full-fledged inquiry into Smith's irregular financial dealings.”
(of troops) Comparative for not belonging to regular or established army units
“Not only did he understand the new tactics, he was also able to put them into practice using a smaller army made up of irregular troops.”
Comparative for liable to unpredictable variation or changes
Comparative for having a deformed shape, especially one that is unsightly
Comparative for not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something
Comparative for lacking any obvious principle of organization
Comparative for having no distinct shape or form
Comparative for lacking a coherent or logical sequence or connection
Comparative for in an impure form due to having been adulterated
Comparative for contrary to or forbidden by law, especially criminal law
Comparative for uncooperative or belligerent in nature
Comparative for lacking rigid structure or constraints
Comparative for consisting of many different elements
(of handwriting) Comparative for small and difficult to read
Comparative for spent in a bad way, squandered
Comparative for decorated or colored in blotches
Comparative for having an angular, irregular or jerky movement or appearance
Comparative for not following the beat or meter
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