irregularity

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ir·reg·u·lar·i·ty | \ i-ˌre-gyə-ˈler-ə-tē

, ˌi(r)-, -ˈla-rə- \

plural irregularities

Definition of irregularity

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 : constipation

Examples of irregularity in a Sentence

the irregularity of his behavior He is suffering from irregularity.

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