irregularity

noun

Definition of irregularitynext
1
as in abnormality

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2
as in arbitrariness

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Recent Examples of irregularity My heart monitor showed a slight irregularity that was not deemed an emergency. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026 The Ouze is now a six-person London studio, working with recycled precious metals and stones selected as much for their irregularity as their perfection. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026 The rooms The 36 rooms are arranged around a central courtyard, their shapes and proportions dictated by the irregularity of the original building. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026 The irregularity helps disguise the inevitable imperfections that come with exposure to weather and life in the country. — Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for irregularity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irregularity
  1. abnormality
  2. arbitrariness
  3. distortion
  4. volatility
  5. defect
  6. eccentricity
  7. malformation
  8. fickleness
Noun
  • Even abnormalities detected on an MRI are not necessarily unique to MS.
    — Bruce Bebo, STAT, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The virus may also cause congenital abnormalities in newborn calves.
    — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of abnormality
Noun
  • Marvel movies link this narrative contingency to formal arbitrariness.
    — Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • During the pandemic, Lowe, the father of two boys, wrestled with establishing safety measures at Benjamin, and he was struck by the arbitrariness of many health protocols.
    — Eliza Griswold, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
Definition of arbitrariness
Noun
  • These accusations are utter nonsense, concocted from distortions, half-truths and lies.
    — Kathleen Parker, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The band frequently steers the poppy songwriting offroad by leaning into distortion and ambience, creating moments of both near-mania and hazy unease.
    — Sue Park, Pitchfork, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of distortion
Noun
  • Those fiscal strains come as political volatility and social unrest raise doubts about the government’s ability to deliver measures aimed at stabilizing the public finances.
    — Jenni Reid,Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Jalan raised the cost-to-serve point himself during the discussion of carrier volatility.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of volatility
Noun
  • Where American makers saw a defect, the Japanese saw the main feature of the product.
    — Matt Alt, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Even a slight misalignment could leave visible defects where colors meet, while four hotends introduce more components that could potentially fail.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of defect
Noun
  • There’s a hint of eccentricity and individuality to it that feels particularly exciting for SS27.
    — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
  • But the scenes of Roy using household objects to relay the action of the game (accompanied by twinkling music) push Keeley beyond the limits of eccentricity.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of eccentricity
Noun
  • Common causes include an aneurysm, high blood pressure, head trauma or arteriovenous malformation.
    — Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Back in 2007, Cash underwent brain surgery following a Stage 1 Chiari malformation diagnosis.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of malformation
Noun
  • That was the quote of the season from the Sox and a great observation on the fickleness of sports fans in general.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Early also has a larger target in view, the fickleness of internet celebrity, a lure that often comes with self-harm.
    — Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
Definition of fickleness

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