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10 Language-to-English DictionariesIrregular
/ɪˈrɛɡjʊlər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Not conforming to established rules or patterns.
"The irregular shapes of the clouds made the sky look more dramatic." - 2
Occurring at unpredictable intervals.
"He has irregular sleeping patterns that affect his productivity."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'irregular' originates from the Latin word 'irregulare', which means 'not regular'. It evolved through Middle English, reflecting a shift in meaning from simply lacking regularity to encompassing various forms of deviation from the norm.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Irregular" is said worldwide
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irrégulier
Transliteration: irégulier
"Les formes irrégulières des nuages ont rendu le ciel plus dramatique."
unregelmäßig
Transliteration: unregelmäßig
"Die unregelmäßigen Formen der Wolken machten den Himmel dramatischer."
irregolare
Transliteration: irregolare
"Le forme irregolari delle nuvole hanno reso il cielo più drammatico."
irregular
Transliteration: irregular
"Las formas irregulares de las nubes hicieron que el cielo se viera más dramático."
irregular
Transliteration: irregular
"As formas irregulares das nuvens tornaram o céu mais dramático."
अनियमित
Transliteration: aniyamit
"बादलों के अनियमित आकारों ने आकाश को अधिक नाटकीय बना दिया।"
不规则
Transliteration: bù guī zé
"云的不规则形状使天空看起来更戏剧化。"
불규칙한
Transliteration: bulgyujikhan
"구름의 불규칙한 형태가 하늘을 더 극적으로 만들었습니다."
不規則な
Transliteration: fukisoku na
"雲の不規則な形が空をより劇的に見せました。"
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