irregularity
gb/ɪɹˌɛɡjʊlˈɛɹəti/ us/ɪɹˌɛɡjʊlˈɛɹəti/
C1
English
rendellenesség, szabálytalanság, rendszertelenség, egyenetlenség, szívritmuszavar, cikluszavar, rendhagyóság
NOUN
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1
Usage pattern:
an irregularity in [something]; irregularities in [a pattern/data/process]
The software flagged an irregularity in the sensor data.
A szoftver rendellenességet jelzett az érzékelő adataiban.
Investigators noticed several small irregularities in the timeline.
A nyomozók több kisebb rendellenességet vettek észre az időrendben.
Any irregularity in the pattern should be checked before the results are published.
Learner examples
The nurse saw an irregularity in the test result.
A nővér rendellenességet látott a teszteredményben.
There is a small irregularity in the numbers.
Van egy kis rendellenesség a számokban.
Common mistake:
Do not use irregularity simply to mean “not often”; use infrequency or irregular occurrence instead.
Meaning
Unusual deviation from a pattern
Collocations
detect an irregularity
|spot an irregularity
|notice an irregularity
|minor irregularity
|apparent irregularity
|data irregularity
|statistical irregularity
|pattern irregularity
|report an irregularity
Synonyms
anomaly (often slightly more technical; emphasizes something unusual or hard to explain.)
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deviation (emphasizes movement away from a standard or expected pattern.)
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inconsistency (emphasizes a lack of agreement or uniformity between things.)
Antonyms
regularity (the state of following a normal or consistent pattern.)
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normality (the condition of being usual or expected.)
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consistency (steady agreement with a pattern or standard.)
Themes
general
|analysis
|problems
Definition
something that is different from the usual or expected pattern.
a feature, event, or detail that is different from what is normal, expected, or consistent in a pattern.
NOUN
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FORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
irregularities in [records/elections/procedures]; [financial/accounting/voting] irregularities
The audit found serious accounting irregularities at the company.
Az audit súlyos könyvelési szabálytalanságokat tárt fel a cégnél.
Observers reported voting irregularities in several districts.
Megfigyelők több körzetben választási szabálytalanságokról számoltak be.
The contract award was delayed because of a procedural irregularity.
Learner examples
The report found financial irregularities.
A jelentés pénzügyi szabálytalanságokat tárt fel.
Officials investigated irregularities in the election.
A tisztviselők szabálytalanságokat vizsgáltak a választáson.
Common mistake:
In news and business contexts, irregularities is often plural and may imply possible wrongdoing, not just a small mistake.
Meaning
Rule or procedure problem
Collocations
financial irregularities
|accounting irregularities
|voting irregularities
|election irregularities
|procedural irregularity
|serious irregularities
|alleged irregularities
|investigate irregularities
|uncover irregularities
|audit irregularities
Synonyms
violation (stronger; clearly says a rule or law was broken.)
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breach (common in legal and business contexts; emphasizes breaking an obligation.)
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impropriety (formal; suggests improper or unethical behavior.)
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discrepancy (emphasizes a mismatch in records or information, not necessarily wrongdoing.)
Antonyms
compliance (following rules, laws, or requirements.)
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regularity (proper conformity to rules or procedure.)
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propriety (correct and acceptable behavior, especially formally.)
Themes
law
|business
|politics
|finance
|administration
Definition
a problem where rules or correct procedures were not followed.
an action, situation, or detail that does not follow rules or proper procedures, often suggesting a mistake, unfairness, or dishonesty.
NOUN
C1
3
Usage pattern:
the irregularity of [something]; irregularity in [timing/schedules/supply]
The irregularity of the train service made commuting difficult.
A vonatjáratok rendszertelensége megnehezítette a munkába járást.
She was worried about the irregularity of her sleep schedule.
Aggasztotta az alvásritmusának rendszertelensége.
The company tried to reduce irregularity in delivery times.
Learner examples
The irregularity of the buses is frustrating.
A buszjáratok rendszertelensége frusztráló.
He dislikes the irregularity of his work hours.
Nem szereti a munkaideje rendszertelenségét.
Common mistake:
Irregularity is usually more formal than everyday phrases such as not regular or not consistent.
Meaning
Lack of regular pattern
Collocations
irregularity of service
|irregularity of attendance
|irregularity of supply
|irregularity in schedules
|irregularity in delivery times
|seasonal irregularity
|sleep irregularity
|reduce irregularity
Synonyms
inconsistency (emphasizes variation from one time or case to another.)
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unevenness (emphasizes an unsteady or unequal pattern.)
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unpredictability (emphasizes that something is hard to predict.)
Antonyms
regularity (a steady and predictable pattern.)
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consistency (little variation over time or across cases.)
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predictability (the quality of being easy to expect or forecast.)
Themes
time
|schedules
|patterns
|daily_life
Definition
the fact that something does not happen or continue in a regular way.
the quality or state of not happening, appearing, or being arranged in a steady, even, or predictable pattern.
NOUN
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4
Usage pattern:
irregularities in/on [a surface/object]; surface irregularities
The painter sanded the wall to remove surface irregularities.
A festő lecsiszolta a falat, hogy eltüntesse a felületi egyenetlenségeket.
Tiny irregularities in the glass can distort the image.
Az üveg apró egyenetlenségei torzíthatják a képet.
The handmade tiles have slight irregularities that give them character.
Learner examples
The table has a small irregularity on one edge.
Az asztal egyik szélén van egy kis egyenetlenség.
The machine checks the metal for surface irregularities.
A gép felületi egyenetlenségeket keres a fémen.
Common mistake:
For a very visible mark on skin or fabric, blemish, mark, or flaw may sound more natural than irregularity.
Meaning
Uneven surface or shape
Collocations
surface irregularities
|skin irregularities
|tiny irregularities
|visible irregularities
|structural irregularity
|edge irregularity
|shape irregularity
|remove irregularities
|smooth out irregularities
Synonyms
unevenness (emphasizes lack of smoothness or levelness.)
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imperfection (emphasizes that something is not perfect.)
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flaw (often suggests a defect that reduces quality.)
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blemish (commonly used for small marks on skin or surfaces.)
Antonyms
smoothness (absence of rough or uneven areas.)
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evenness (a level, regular surface or shape.)
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uniformity (sameness in form, texture, or appearance.)
Themes
objects
|materials
|design
|appearance
Definition
an uneven or imperfect place on a surface or in a shape.
an uneven, imperfect, or non-uniform part of a surface, edge, or shape.
NOUN
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TECHNICAL
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cikluszavar
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Usage pattern:
[heart rhythm/menstrual] irregularity; an irregularity in [a heartbeat/cycle]
The monitor detected a heart rhythm irregularity.
A monitor szívritmuszavart észlelt.
Menstrual irregularities are common after major stress or weight changes.
A menstruációs cikluszavarok gyakoriak komoly stressz vagy jelentős súlyváltozás után.
Talk to a doctor if you notice an irregularity in your heartbeat.
Learner examples
The doctor found an irregularity in her heartbeat.
Az orvos szívritmuszavart talált nála.
Stress can cause cycle irregularities.
A stressz cikluszavarokat okozhat.
Common mistake:
For heartbeat problems, arrhythmia is the specific medical term; irregularity is broader and less precise.
Meaning
Abnormal body rhythm or cycle
Collocations
heart rhythm irregularity
|heartbeat irregularity
|menstrual irregularity
|cycle irregularity
|pulse irregularity
|rhythm irregularities
|detect an irregularity
|monitor an irregularity
|mild irregularity
Synonyms
abnormality (broad medical term for something outside the normal range.)
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arrhythmia (specific technical term for an abnormal heart rhythm.)
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disruption (emphasizes interruption of the normal pattern.)
Antonyms
normal rhythm (a usual, healthy rhythm, especially of the heart.)
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regular cycle (a body cycle that follows an expected timing pattern.)
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regularity (normal steadiness or predictability of a body function.)
Themes
health
|medicine
|body
Definition
a change in the normal timing or rhythm of something in the body.
a departure from the normal rhythm, timing, or pattern of a body function, especially a heartbeat or menstrual cycle.
NOUN
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TECHNICAL
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rendhagyóság
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Usage pattern:
irregularities in [spelling/grammar/pronunciation]; [verb/plural] irregularities
English spelling is full of irregularities.
Az angol helyesírás tele van rendhagyóságokkal.
Children often memorize verb irregularities one by one.
A gyerekek gyakran egyesével tanulják meg az igeragozási rendhagyóságokat.
The lesson focused on irregularities in plural noun forms.
Learner examples
There are many spelling irregularities in English.
Az angolban sok helyesírási rendhagyóság van.
We learned some verb irregularities today.
Ma tanultunk néhány igeragozási rendhagyóságot.
Common mistake:
Do not confuse irregularity with irregular verb; an irregularity can be any exception in spelling, grammar, or pronunciation.
Meaning
Exception in language patterns
Collocations
spelling irregularities
|pronunciation irregularities
|verb irregularities
|grammatical irregularity
|plural irregularity
|morphological irregularity
|language irregularities
|learn irregularities
Synonyms
exception (the most general term for something that does not follow a rule.)
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anomaly (more formal; emphasizes an unusual form in a system.)
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irregular form (specific term for a language form that does not follow the normal pattern.)
Antonyms
regular form (a language form that follows the normal pattern.)
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regularity (conformity to a language pattern or rule.)
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pattern (the normal model that regular forms follow.)
Themes
language
|grammar
|education
Definition
a word or form that does not follow the usual grammar, spelling, or pronunciation pattern.
a word, form, spelling, or pronunciation that does not follow the usual pattern of a language.
Grammar
Dictionary form
irregularity
IPA
GB/ɪɹˌɛɡjʊlˈɛɹəti/
US/ɪɹˌɛɡjʊlˈɛɹəti/
Syllables & stress
ir - reg - u - lar - ity (5 syllables)
Stress on 4th syllable (lar)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: irregularity
- Plural: irregularities, irregularity
Expressions
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