irregular

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irregular Definition

(a) contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice; "irregular hiring practices"
(a) (of solids) not having clear dimensions that can be measured; volume must be determined with the principle of liquid displacement
(a) used of the military; not belonging to or engaged in by regular army forces; "irregular troops"; "irregular warfare"
(n) a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment
(n) merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name
(s) not occurring at expected times
(s) deviating from what is usual or common or to be expected; often somewhat odd or strange; "these days large families are atypical"; "highly irregular behavior"
(s) lacking continuity or regularity; "an irregular worker"; "employed on a temporary basis"
(s) of a surface; not level or flat; "walking was difficult on the irregular cobblestoned surface"
(s) used of independent armed resistance forces; "guerrilla warfare"; "partisan forces"
(s) independent in behavior or thought; "she led a somewhat irregular private life"; "maverick politicians"

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