Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

irregularity

/ɪˌɹɛ.ɡjʊˈlæ.ɹɪ.ti/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.57 in modern English

Syllables: ir-reg-u-lar-i-ty
IPA: /ɪˌɹɛ.ɡjʊˈlæ.ɹɪ.ti/

16

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

6

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An instance of being irregular.

Countable

noun

The state or condition of being irregular, or the extent to which something is irregular.

Uncountable

noun

An object or event that is not regular or ordinary.

Countable

noun

A violation of rules.

Countable

noun

Irregular bowel movement (e.g. diarrhea or constipation).

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"A new track-recording vehicle has been developed for British Railways as part of the modernisation programme. It can locate and record the smallest irregularities in the track, and will be an aid to railway engineers in making better use of manpower and materials for track maintenance."
"an irregularity of surface"
"An investigation of the irregularities in the company's accounts uncovered a large-scale fraud."
"Consuming copious amounts of vegetables, fruit, milk, and an abundance of water effectively treats irregularity. Establishing regular eating, bowel movement, and exercise habits are helpful too."

Etymology

From Middle French irrégularité, from Medieval Latin irregularitas. Morphologically irregular + -ity.

Origin

Source language: Middle French

Word Breakdown

Root: irrégularité, irregularitas
Suffix: irregular

Regional Pronunciation

British English: /ɪˌɹɛ.ɡjʊˈlæ.ɹɪ.ti/

Usage

Inflected Forms

irregularities (plural)

Derived Forms

regioirregularity

Phrases

property irregularity report

Frequently Paired Words

irregular

Synonyms

abnormality unregularity geometrical irregularity constipation

Antonyms

regularity

Rhymes With

popularity prosperity clarity solidarity similarity disparity parity familiarity rarity sincerity singularity dexterity

Questions

How do you pronounce irregularity?: The recorded pronunciation is /ɪˌɹɛ.ɡjʊˈlæ.ɹɪ.ti/.
What does irregularity mean?: An instance of being irregular.
Where does irregularity come from?: It is traced to Middle French.

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