Αγγλικά

irregular

gb/ɪɹˈɛɡjʊlɚ/ us/ɪɹˈɛɡjʊlɚ/
A2 Αγγλικά
~ 5000
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
adjective B1 property
1

not regular or even

Not having the same shape, size, time, or way each time.

Μοτίβο χρήσης: [something] is irregular
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'irregular' with 'illegal'. 'Irregular' means not normal or uneven; 'illegal' means against the law.
Συνώνυμα
uneven (Describes something not level or consistent in surface or distribution.) | inconsistent (Emphasizes lack of uniformity over time or between instances.)
Αντώνυμα
regular (Follows a consistent pattern or schedule.) | even (Level and uniform in surface or distribution.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
irregular shape |irregular heartbeat |irregular schedule |irregular pattern
Θέματα
description |time |appearance |core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
  • The table has an irregular shape that makes it unique.
  • He suffers from an irregular heartbeat that needs monitoring.
  • Bus service can be irregular in rural areas.
  • The stones were placed in an irregular pattern.
  • Her breathing became irregular after the accident.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • The plate has an irregular edge.
  • My sleep is irregular on weekends.
  • The train times are irregular here.
  • His heart rate is irregular.
  • The wall has an irregular surface.
adjective technical A2 property
2

not following grammar rules

In grammar, changing form in a way that is not the usual rule.

Μοτίβο χρήσης: [word] is irregular
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'irregular' with 'wrong' in grammar. An irregular form is correct but does not follow the normal pattern.
Συνώνυμα
exceptional (In grammar, deviates from the standard rule.)
Αντώνυμα
regular (Follows the standard grammatical rules.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
irregular verb |irregular plural |irregular form
Θέματα
language |grammar |education |communication
Παραδείγματα
  • 'Go' is an irregular verb; its past tense is 'went'.
  • Some nouns have irregular plurals like 'children'.
  • The teacher explained the list of irregular verbs to the class.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • 'Eat' is an irregular verb.
  • 'Man' has an irregular plural: 'men'.
  • We learn many irregular verbs in English.
Ουσιαστικό B2 entity
3

person or thing not regular

A person or thing that is different from what is usual; sometimes a soldier not in the main army.

Συνώνυμα
nonconformist (A person who does not follow traditional rules or customs.)
Αντώνυμα
regular (A person or thing following standard rules or belonging to the official group.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
armed irregulars |military irregulars
Θέματα
military |description |core_vocabulary |law
Παραδείγματα
  • The rebels fought as irregulars against the main army.
  • He was considered an irregular in the world of professional sports.
  • The police suspected the work was done by armed irregulars.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • The irregulars attacked at night.
  • He joined a group of irregulars.
  • Irregulars fought against the army.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
irregular
IPA
GB/ɪɹˈɛɡjʊlɚ/
US/ɪɹˈɛɡjʊlɚ/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
ir - reg - u - lar (4 συλλαβές)
Stress on 2nd syllable (reg)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
  • Base: irregular
Noun
  • Base: irregular
  • Plural: irregulars
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
irregulars noun
Core family
irregularly adverb
Related words
irregularity noun C1 regularly adverb A2
Negative and opposite forms
regular adjective A2
Advanced or less common
regularity noun B2 regularize verb
Εκφράσεις

irregular heartbeat

1
/ɪɹˈɛɡjʊlɚ hˈɑɹtbˌit/
fixed phrase

abnormal heart rhythm

When your heart does not beat in a regular way.

Παραδείγματα
  • The doctor diagnosed her with an irregular heartbeat.
  • Stress can sometimes cause an irregular heartbeat.

irregular shape

1
/ɪɹˈɛɡjʊlɚ ʃˈeɪp/
fixed phrase

uneven or asymmetrical shape

A shape that is not even on all sides or does not have equal parts.

Παραδείγματα
  • The island has an irregular shape when seen from above.
  • She cut the bread into irregular shapes.

irregular verb

1
/ɪɹˈɛɡjʊlɚ vˈɚb/
fixed phrase

verb with nonstandard past forms

A verb that does not make its past tense or past participle with the normal "-ed" ending, for example "go–went–gone".

Παραδείγματα
  • Children often make mistakes with irregular verbs like "go" and "come".
  • Study the list of irregular verbs before the test.
  • In this lesson we will practice the past forms of irregular verbs.

irregular verb

2
/ɪɹˈɛɡjʊlɚ vˈɚb/
fixed phrase technical

verb with unusual forms

A verb that changes form in a way that does not follow the normal rule.

Παραδείγματα
  • 'Go' is an irregular verb; its past tense is 'went'.
  • Students often find it hard to remember all the irregular verbs.

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