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Definition of irregularly

irregularly

/ɪˈrɛɡ.jə.lɚ.li/
ir · reg · u · lar · ly
Adjective:irregular
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• adverb

1

At uneven, unpredictable, or inconsistent intervals of time.

Example

"The patient's heart was beating irregularly, prompting the physician to order an electrocardiogram."

2

In a manner that lacks symmetry, uniformity, or an even arrangement in space or shape.

Example

"The ancient cobblestones were laid irregularly across the narrow courtyard."

3

In a manner contrary to established rules, standard procedures, or grammatical inflection patterns.

Example

"Several common English verbs conjugate irregularly in the past tense."

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• Rhymes for irregularly

• Nearby Words

irregardless
irregular
irregularity
irregularly
irrelevance
irrelevancy
irrelevant

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective 'irregular' (via Old French from Medieval Latin 'irregularis', from 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'regularis' meaning 'according to rule') combined with the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Irregularly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/irregularly
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