irregularity
noun
ir·reg·u·lar·i·ty
i-ˌre-gyə-ˈler-ə-tē 
ˌi(r)-,
-ˈla-rə-
plural irregularities
1
: something that is irregular (such as improper or dishonest conduct)
alleged irregularities in the city government
2
: the quality or state of being irregular
3
Examples of irregularity in a Sentence
the irregularity of his behavior
He is suffering from irregularity.
Recent Examples on the Web
Forensic accounting combines investigative and accounting techniques to identify potential fraud or financial irregularities, according to Barron's Dictionary of Finance and Investment Terms.
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Cary Spivak, Journal Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2024
And there is some evidence that precocious puberty correlates with higher rates of polycystic ovary syndrome, a hormonal condition that can cause period irregularity and cysts to grow outside one’s ovaries.
—Alexa Lee, STAT, 7 Mar. 2024
There were betting irregularities in each game, and Draft Kings reported massive losses on Porter prop bets for 3-pointers.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2024
He was later barred by authorities, citing irregularities with the signatures.
—Robyn Dixon, Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2024
In 2020, Putin engineered changes to the constitution in a nationwide vote marred by irregularities that allowed him at least two more six-year terms.
—Robyn Dixon, Washington Post, 14 Mar. 2024
Being underweight increases the risk of bone less, delayed wound healing, nutrient deficiencies, anemia, heart irregularities, bone vessel disease and the loss of periods, troubles getting pregnant, depression and osteoporosis in women.
—Arianna Johnson, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
Discovering irregularities in images — typically of experiments involving mice, gels or blots — has become a larger priority of scientific journals’ work.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 14 Feb. 2024
At least four times in 2023, Wisconsin Watch found, judges in Wisconsin and three other states took the extraordinary step of ordering new elections after finding irregularities in the original balloting in local races decided by thin margins.
—Tom Kertscher, Journal Sentinel, 29 Jan. 2024
Cary Spivak, Journal Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2024
And there is some evidence that precocious puberty correlates with higher rates of polycystic ovary syndrome, a hormonal condition that can cause period irregularity and cysts to grow outside one’s ovaries.
—Alexa Lee, STAT, 7 Mar. 2024
There were betting irregularities in each game, and Draft Kings reported massive losses on Porter prop bets for 3-pointers.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2024
He was later barred by authorities, citing irregularities with the signatures.
—Robyn Dixon, Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2024
In 2020, Putin engineered changes to the constitution in a nationwide vote marred by irregularities that allowed him at least two more six-year terms.
—Robyn Dixon, Washington Post, 14 Mar. 2024
Being underweight increases the risk of bone less, delayed wound healing, nutrient deficiencies, anemia, heart irregularities, bone vessel disease and the loss of periods, troubles getting pregnant, depression and osteoporosis in women.
—Arianna Johnson, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
Discovering irregularities in images — typically of experiments involving mice, gels or blots — has become a larger priority of scientific journals’ work.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 14 Feb. 2024
At least four times in 2023, Wisconsin Watch found, judges in Wisconsin and three other states took the extraordinary step of ordering new elections after finding irregularities in the original balloting in local races decided by thin margins.
—Tom Kertscher, Journal Sentinel, 29 Jan. 2024
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“Irregularity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irregularity. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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irregularity
noun
ir·reg·u·lar·i·ty
(ˌ)ir-ˌ(r)eg-yə-ˈlar-ət-ē
plural irregularities
1
: the quality or state of being irregular
2
: something (as dishonest conduct) that is irregular
3
Medical Definition
irregularity
noun
ir·reg·u·lar·i·ty
(ˌ)ir-ˌ(r)eg-yə-ˈlar-ət-ē
plural irregularities
1
: the quality or state of being irregular
irregularity of breathing
hormonal irregularities
2
: occasional constipation
more fiber in one's diet may help relieve irregularity
Legal Definition
irregularity
noun
ir·reg·u·lar·i·ty
ir-ˌre-gyə-ˈlar-ə-tē
plural irregularities
: something that is irregular
an irregularity in the proceeding
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