be irregular

Frequency: 8.525.1 per million words

Can refer to physical shape/frequency or to actions that are against rules.

irregularVERB + irregular

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Examples (10)

  • The cells are slightly irregular in shape.
  • Her heartbeat was irregular after the intense exercise.
  • The patient's breathing has been irregular since the accident.
  • If the supply of materials is irregular, production will suffer.
  • Their working hours can be quite irregular during busy periods.
  • It would be highly irregular for a police officer to accept money in this way.
  • Such a payment is definitely irregular according to company policy.
  • Any deviation from the protocol will be irregular and will not be tolerated.
  • Their business practices were irregular, according to the recent audit.
  • For a judge to rule on a case involving a family member is highly irregular.