irregularity
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ir·reg·u·lar·i·ty

noun \i-ˌre-gyə-ˈla-rə-tē, ˌi(r)-\
plural ir·reg·u·lar·i·ties

Definition of IRREGULARITY

1
: something that is irregular (as improper or dishonest conduct) <alleged irregularities in the city government>
2
: the quality or state of being irregular

Examples of IRREGULARITY

  1. the irregularity of his behavior
  2. He is suffering from irregularity.

Origin of IRREGULARITY

Middle English irregularite, from Medieval Latin irregularitat-, irregularitas, from Late Latin irregularis
First Known Use: 14th century

Rhymes with IRREGULARITY

ir·reg·u·lar·i·ty

noun \(ˌ)ir-ˌ(r)eg-yə-ˈlar-ət-ē\   (Medical Dictionary)
plural ; ir·reg·u·lar·i·ties

Medical Definition of IRREGULARITY

1
: the quality or state of being irregular <hormonal irregularity>
2
: occasional constipation <more fiber in one's diet may help relieve irregularity>

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