noun
irregularity
ih-reh-gyuu-LA-rih-tee
noun
1
Something that deviates from what's normal, expected, or standard, or the state of being irregular.
"Auditors found several irregularities in the company's accounts."
"The surface had a slight irregularity that caught the light strangely."
How to Use Irregularity
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA deviation from the normal or expected pattern.
Common pairings
financial irregularities
minor irregularity
Word Forms
irregularities plural
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Etymology
From French irrégularité, from Medieval Latin irregularitas.