انگلیسی

irregular

gb/ɪɹˈɛɡjʊlɚ/ us/ɪɹˈɛɡjʊlɚ/
A2 انگلیسی
~ 5000
معنی‌ها
۰ معنی
adjective B1 property
1

not regular or even

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

الگوی کاربرد: [something] is irregular
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes confuse 'irregular' with 'illegal'. 'Irregular' means not normal or uneven; 'illegal' means against the law.
هم‌معنی‌ها
uneven (Describes something not level or consistent in surface or distribution.) | inconsistent (Emphasizes lack of uniformity over time or between instances.)
متضادها
regular (Follows a consistent pattern or schedule.) | even (Level and uniform in surface or distribution.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
irregular shape |irregular heartbeat |irregular schedule |irregular pattern
موضوع‌ها
description |time |appearance |core_vocabulary
نمونه‌ها
  • 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.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • 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.

الگوی کاربرد: [word] is irregular
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes confuse 'irregular' with 'wrong' in grammar. An irregular form is correct but does not follow the normal pattern.
هم‌معنی‌ها
exceptional (In grammar, deviates from the standard rule.)
متضادها
regular (Follows the standard grammatical rules.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
irregular verb |irregular plural |irregular form
موضوع‌ها
language |grammar |education |communication
نمونه‌ها
  • '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.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • 'Eat' is an irregular verb.
  • 'Man' has an irregular plural: 'men'.
  • We learn many irregular verbs in English.
اسم 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.

هم‌معنی‌ها
nonconformist (A person who does not follow traditional rules or customs.)
متضادها
regular (A person or thing following standard rules or belonging to the official group.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
armed irregulars |military irregulars
موضوع‌ها
military |description |core_vocabulary |law
نمونه‌ها
  • 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.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • The irregulars attacked at night.
  • He joined a group of irregulars.
  • Irregulars fought against the army.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
irregular
IPA
GB/ɪɹˈɛɡjʊlɚ/
US/ɪɹˈɛɡjʊlɚ/
هجاها و تکیه
ir - reg - u - lar (۴ هجا)
Stress on 2nd syllable (reg)
صورت‌های واژه
Adjective
  • Base: irregular
Noun
  • Base: irregular
  • Plural: irregulars
خانوادهٔ واژه
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
عبارت‌ها

irregular heartbeat

1
/ɪɹˈɛɡjʊlɚ hˈɑɹtbˌit/
fixed phrase

abnormal heart rhythm

When your heart does not beat in a regular way.

نمونه‌ها
  • 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.

نمونه‌ها
  • 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".

نمونه‌ها
  • 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.

نمونه‌ها
  • '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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