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- [ih-reg-yuh-lar-i-tee]
- /ɪˌrɛg yəˈlær ɪ ti/
- /ɪˌreɡ.jəˈlær.ə.ti/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ih-reg-yuh-lar-i-tee]
- /ɪˌrɛg yəˈlær ɪ ti/
Definitions of irregularities word
- noun plural irregularities the quality or state of being irregular. 1
- noun plural irregularities something irregular. 1
- noun plural irregularities a breach of rules, customs, etiquette, morality, etc. 1
- noun plural irregularities occasional mild constipation. 1
- noun irregularities Plural form of irregularity. 1
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Origin of irregularities
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English irregularite < Old French < Medieval Latin irrēgulāritās. See ir-2, regularity
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Parts of speech for Irregularities
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
irregularities popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for irregularities
noun irregularities
- indiscretions — Plural form of indiscretion.
- anomalies — a deviation from the common rule, type, arrangement, or form. Synonyms: abnormality, exception, peculiarity.
- abnormalities — an abnormal condition, state, or quality; irregularity; deviation.
- peccadilloes — a very minor or slight sin or offense; a trifling fault.
- allowances — Plural form of allowance.
Antonyms for irregularities
noun irregularities
- customs — the part of a port, airport, frontier station, etc, where baggage and freight are examined for dutiable goods and contraband
- standards — something considered by an authority or by general consent as a basis of comparison; an approved model.
- rules — a principle or regulation governing conduct, action, procedure, arrangement, etc.: the rules of chess.
- continuations — continuation passing style
- habits — Plural form of habit.
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