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irregularly Synonyms
Another word for irregularly
Choosing another word for irregularly depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
At uneven, unpredictable, or inconsistent intervals of time.
Usage Example
"The patient's heart was beating sporadically, prompting the physician to order an electrocardiogram."
Strongest
sporadically
erratically
intermittently
Strong
inconsistently
fitfully
on and off
unpredictably
• adverb (Context 2)
In a manner that lacks symmetry, uniformity, or an even arrangement in space or shape.
Usage Example
"The ancient cobblestones were laid unevenly across the narrow courtyard."
Strongest
unevenly
asymmetrically
Strong
haphazardly
crookedly
randomly
• adverb (Context 3)
In a manner contrary to established rules, standard procedures, or grammatical inflection patterns.
Usage Example
"Several common English verbs conjugate abnormally in the past tense."
Strong
abnormally
unconventionally
improperly
anomalously
unorthodoxy
Opposites of irregularly
The opposite of irregularly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
regularly
evenly
symmetrically
uniformly
consistently
steadily
properly
conventionally
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Irregularly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/irregularly