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Noun: irregularity  i`regyu'laritee
  1. Behaviour that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality
    - abnormality
     
  2. Not characterized by a fixed principle or rate; at irregular intervals
    - unregularity
     
  3. An irregular asymmetry in shape; an irregular spatial pattern
    - geometrical irregularity
     
  4. Irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels; can be a symptom of intestinal obstruction or diverticulitis
    - constipation

Derived forms: irregularities

See also: irregular

Type of: asymmetry, dissymmetry, imbalance, misbehavior [US], misbehaviour [Brit, Cdn], misdeed, quality, symptom

Antonym: regularity

Encyclopedia: Irregularity