What does irregular mean?

Not having an even shape or a regular pattern. Not happening at fixed or predictable times. Not following the usual rules for changing grammatical forms.

How is irregular pronounced?

UK /ɪˈreɡjələ/, US /ɪˈreɡjələr/.

irregular

/ɪˈreɡjələ/ · /ɪˈreɡjələr/

CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #4192 in the learning path

不规则的；不整齐的

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Definitions

adj. Not having an even shape or a regular pattern.

不规则的；不整齐的

adj. Not happening at fixed or predictable times.

不定时的；无规律的

adj. Not following the usual rules for changing grammatical forms.

不规则变化的

Example

The path was made from stones of irregular shapes.

这条小路由形状不规则的石头铺成。

Working irregular hours can disrupt sleep patterns and make it harder for employees to maintain healthy routines.

工作时间不固定可能扰乱睡眠规律，使员工更难保持健康的作息。

Collocations

irregular shapes
irregular hours
irregular verbs
an irregular heartbeat

Word family

regular (adj.)
irregularly (adv.)
irregularity (n.)

Synonyms

uneven
erratic

Antonyms

regular

Usage tip

既可形容形状，也可形容时间；不规则动词也用它。

FAQ

What does irregular mean?: Not having an even shape or a regular pattern. Not happening at fixed or predictable times. Not following the usual rules for changing grammatical forms.
How is irregular pronounced?: UK /ɪˈreɡjələ/, US /ɪˈreɡjələr/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.