irregularity
gb/ɪɹˌɛɡjʊlˈɛɹəti/ us/ɪɹˌɛɡjʊlˈɛɹəti/
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Engels
rendellenesség, szabálytalanság, rendszertelenség, egyenetlenség, szívritmuszavar, cikluszavar, rendhagyóság
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
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Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
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.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Do not use irregularity simply to mean “not often”; use infrequency or irregular occurrence instead.
Betekenis
Unusual deviation from a pattern
Woordcombinaties
detect an irregularity
|spot an irregularity
|notice an irregularity
|minor irregularity
|apparent irregularity
|data irregularity
|statistical irregularity
|pattern irregularity
|report an irregularity
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
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.)
Thema's
general
|analysis
|problems
Definitie
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.
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FORMAL
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Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The report found financial irregularities.
A jelentés pénzügyi szabálytalanságokat tárt fel.
Officials investigated irregularities in the election.
A tisztviselők szabálytalanságokat vizsgáltak a választáson.
Veelgemaakte fout:
In news and business contexts, irregularities is often plural and may imply possible wrongdoing, not just a small mistake.
Betekenis
Rule or procedure problem
Woordcombinaties
financial irregularities
|accounting irregularities
|voting irregularities
|election irregularities
|procedural irregularity
|serious irregularities
|alleged irregularities
|investigate irregularities
|uncover irregularities
|audit irregularities
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
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.)
Thema's
law
|business
|politics
|finance
|administration
Definitie
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.
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Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The irregularity of the buses is frustrating.
A buszjáratok rendszertelensége frusztráló.
He dislikes the irregularity of his work hours.
Nem szereti a munkaideje rendszertelenségét.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Irregularity is usually more formal than everyday phrases such as not regular or not consistent.
Betekenis
Lack of regular pattern
Woordcombinaties
irregularity of service
|irregularity of attendance
|irregularity of supply
|irregularity in schedules
|irregularity in delivery times
|seasonal irregularity
|sleep irregularity
|reduce irregularity
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
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.)
Thema's
time
|schedules
|patterns
|daily_life
Definitie
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.
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Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
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.
Veelgemaakte fout:
For a very visible mark on skin or fabric, blemish, mark, or flaw may sound more natural than irregularity.
Betekenis
Uneven surface or shape
Woordcombinaties
surface irregularities
|skin irregularities
|tiny irregularities
|visible irregularities
|structural irregularity
|edge irregularity
|shape irregularity
|remove irregularities
|smooth out irregularities
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
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.)
Thema's
objects
|materials
|design
|appearance
Definitie
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.
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TECHNICAL
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cikluszavar
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Gebruikspatroon:
[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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The doctor found an irregularity in her heartbeat.
Az orvos szívritmuszavart talált nála.
Stress can cause cycle irregularities.
A stressz cikluszavarokat okozhat.
Veelgemaakte fout:
For heartbeat problems, arrhythmia is the specific medical term; irregularity is broader and less precise.
Betekenis
Abnormal body rhythm or cycle
Woordcombinaties
heart rhythm irregularity
|heartbeat irregularity
|menstrual irregularity
|cycle irregularity
|pulse irregularity
|rhythm irregularities
|detect an irregularity
|monitor an irregularity
|mild irregularity
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
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.)
Thema's
health
|medicine
|body
Definitie
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.
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TECHNICAL
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rendhagyóság
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Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
There are many spelling irregularities in English.
Az angolban sok helyesírási rendhagyóság van.
We learned some verb irregularities today.
Ma tanultunk néhány igeragozási rendhagyóságot.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Do not confuse irregularity with irregular verb; an irregularity can be any exception in spelling, grammar, or pronunciation.
Betekenis
Exception in language patterns
Woordcombinaties
spelling irregularities
|pronunciation irregularities
|verb irregularities
|grammatical irregularity
|plural irregularity
|morphological irregularity
|language irregularities
|learn irregularities
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
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.)
Thema's
language
|grammar
|education
Definitie
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.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
irregularity
IPA
GB/ɪɹˌɛɡjʊlˈɛɹəti/
US/ɪɹˌɛɡjʊlˈɛɹəti/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
ir - reg - u - lar - ity (5 lettergrepen)
Stress on 4th syllable (lar)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: irregularity
- Plural: irregularities, irregularity
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