Noun: irregularity i,reg-yu'la-ru-tee
- Behaviour that breaches the rule, etiquette, custom or morality
"The auditor noticed several financial irregularities in the company's books";
- abnormality
- Not characterized by a fixed principle or rate; at irregular intervals
"The irregularity of his work schedule made it difficult to plan social events"
- An irregular asymmetry in shape; an irregular spatial pattern
"The coastline's geometrical irregularity made it difficult to map accurately";
- geometrical irregularity
- Irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels; can be a symptom of intestinal obstruction or diverticulitis
"The patient complained of irregularity after starting a new medication";
- constipation
Derived forms: irregularities
Type of: asymmetry, misbehavior [US], misbehaviour [Brit, Cdn], misdeed, misdoing, quality, symptom
Antonym: regularity
Encyclopedia: Irregularity