irregularity
noun
ir·reg·u·lar·i·ty
i-ˌre-gyə-ˈler-ə-tē 
ˌi(r)-,
-ˈla-rə-
plural irregularities
1
: something that is irregular (such as improper or dishonest conduct)
alleged irregularities in the city government
2
: the quality or state of being irregular
3
Examples of irregularity in a Sentence
the irregularity of his behavior
He is suffering from irregularity.
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If irregularities are detected, the device sends an alert to both the patient and their physician, enabling early intervention.
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Rahul Saluja, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
The highest court upheld the results of a presidential election in which a ruling party candidate was declared the winner despite allegations of widespread irregularities.
—Natasha Frost, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
On the downside, that solar storm was also responsible for some reports of power grid irregularities and interference with GPS signals – even farming equipment.
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The rationale behind Clayface’s appearance emerged in comics of the 1970s, which evolved the character into a scientist with hormone irregularities.
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Rahul Saluja, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
The highest court upheld the results of a presidential election in which a ruling party candidate was declared the winner despite allegations of widespread irregularities.
—Natasha Frost, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
On the downside, that solar storm was also responsible for some reports of power grid irregularities and interference with GPS signals – even farming equipment.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
The rationale behind Clayface’s appearance emerged in comics of the 1970s, which evolved the character into a scientist with hormone irregularities.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Irregularity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irregularity. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.
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irregularity
noun
ir·reg·u·lar·i·ty
(ˌ)ir-ˌ(r)eg-yə-ˈlar-ət-ē
plural irregularities
1
: the quality or state of being irregular
2
: something (as dishonest conduct) that is irregular
3
Medical Definition
irregularity
noun
ir·reg·u·lar·i·ty
(ˌ)ir-ˌ(r)eg-yə-ˈlar-ət-ē
plural irregularities
1
: the quality or state of being irregular
irregularity of breathing
hormonal irregularities
2
: occasional constipation
more fiber in one's diet may help relieve irregularity
Legal Definition
irregularity
noun
ir·reg·u·lar·i·ty
ir-ˌre-gyə-ˈlar-ə-tē
plural irregularities
: something that is irregular
an irregularity in the proceeding
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