irregularity
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Daiktavardis
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Unusual deviation from a pattern
something that is different from the usual or expected pattern.
Vartosenos šablonas:
an irregularity in [something]; irregularities in [a pattern/data/process]
Dažna klaida:
Do not use irregularity simply to mean “not often”; use infrequency or irregular occurrence instead.
Sinonimai
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.)
Antonimai
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.)
Kolokacijos
detect an irregularity
|spot an irregularity
|notice an irregularity
|minor irregularity
|apparent irregularity
|data irregularity
|statistical irregularity
|pattern irregularity
|report an irregularity
Temos
general
|analysis
|problems
Pavyzdžiai
- The software flagged an irregularity in the sensor data.
- Investigators noticed several small irregularities in the timeline.
- Any irregularity in the pattern should be checked before the results are published.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- The nurse saw an irregularity in the test result.
- There is a small irregularity in the numbers.
Daiktavardis
formal
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event
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Rule or procedure problem
a problem where rules or correct procedures were not followed.
Vartosenos šablonas:
irregularities in [records/elections/procedures]; [financial/accounting/voting] irregularities
Dažna klaida:
In news and business contexts, irregularities is often plural and may imply possible wrongdoing, not just a small mistake.
Sinonimai
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.)
Antonimai
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.)
Kolokacijos
financial irregularities
|accounting irregularities
|voting irregularities
|election irregularities
|procedural irregularity
|serious irregularities
|alleged irregularities
|investigate irregularities
|uncover irregularities
|audit irregularities
Temos
law
|business
|politics
|finance
|administration
Pavyzdžiai
- The audit found serious accounting irregularities at the company.
- Observers reported voting irregularities in several districts.
- The contract award was delayed because of a procedural irregularity.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- The report found financial irregularities.
- Officials investigated irregularities in the election.
Daiktavardis
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property
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Lack of regular pattern
the fact that something does not happen or continue in a regular way.
Vartosenos šablonas:
the irregularity of [something]; irregularity in [timing/schedules/supply]
Dažna klaida:
Irregularity is usually more formal than everyday phrases such as not regular or not consistent.
Sinonimai
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.)
Antonimai
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.)
Kolokacijos
irregularity of service
|irregularity of attendance
|irregularity of supply
|irregularity in schedules
|irregularity in delivery times
|seasonal irregularity
|sleep irregularity
|reduce irregularity
Temos
time
|schedules
|patterns
|daily_life
Pavyzdžiai
- The irregularity of the train service made commuting difficult.
- She was worried about the irregularity of her sleep schedule.
- The company tried to reduce irregularity in delivery times.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- The irregularity of the buses is frustrating.
- He dislikes the irregularity of his work hours.
Daiktavardis
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property
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Uneven surface or shape
an uneven or imperfect place on a surface or in a shape.
Vartosenos šablonas:
irregularities in/on [a surface/object]; surface irregularities
Dažna klaida:
For a very visible mark on skin or fabric, blemish, mark, or flaw may sound more natural than irregularity.
Sinonimai
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.)
Antonimai
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.)
Kolokacijos
surface irregularities
|skin irregularities
|tiny irregularities
|visible irregularities
|structural irregularity
|edge irregularity
|shape irregularity
|remove irregularities
|smooth out irregularities
Temos
objects
|materials
|design
|appearance
Pavyzdžiai
- The painter sanded the wall to remove surface irregularities.
- Tiny irregularities in the glass can distort the image.
- The handmade tiles have slight irregularities that give them character.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- The table has a small irregularity on one edge.
- The machine checks the metal for surface irregularities.
Daiktavardis
technical
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Abnormal body rhythm or cycle
a change in the normal timing or rhythm of something in the body.
Vartosenos šablonas:
[heart rhythm/menstrual] irregularity; an irregularity in [a heartbeat/cycle]
Dažna klaida:
For heartbeat problems, arrhythmia is the specific medical term; irregularity is broader and less precise.
Sinonimai
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.)
Antonimai
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.)
Kolokacijos
heart rhythm irregularity
|heartbeat irregularity
|menstrual irregularity
|cycle irregularity
|pulse irregularity
|rhythm irregularities
|detect an irregularity
|monitor an irregularity
|mild irregularity
Temos
health
|medicine
|body
Pavyzdžiai
- The monitor detected a heart rhythm irregularity.
- Menstrual irregularities are common after major stress or weight changes.
- Talk to a doctor if you notice an irregularity in your heartbeat.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- The doctor found an irregularity in her heartbeat.
- Stress can cause cycle irregularities.
Daiktavardis
technical
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Exception in language patterns
a word or form that does not follow the usual grammar, spelling, or pronunciation pattern.
Vartosenos šablonas:
irregularities in [spelling/grammar/pronunciation]; [verb/plural] irregularities
Dažna klaida:
Do not confuse irregularity with irregular verb; an irregularity can be any exception in spelling, grammar, or pronunciation.
Sinonimai
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.)
Antonimai
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.)
Kolokacijos
spelling irregularities
|pronunciation irregularities
|verb irregularities
|grammatical irregularity
|plural irregularity
|morphological irregularity
|language irregularities
|learn irregularities
Temos
language
|grammar
|education
Pavyzdžiai
- English spelling is full of irregularities.
- Children often memorize verb irregularities one by one.
- The lesson focused on irregularities in plural noun forms.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- There are many spelling irregularities in English.
- We learned some verb irregularities today.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
irregularity
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GB/ɪɹˌɛɡjʊlˈɛɹəti/
US/ɪɹˌɛɡjʊlˈɛɹəti/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
ir - reg - u - lar - ity (5 skiemenys)
Stress on 4th syllable (lar)
Žodžio formos
Noun
- Base: irregularity
- Plural: irregularities, irregularity
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