irregularity
gb/ɪɹˌɛɡjʊlˈɛɹəti/ us/ɪɹˌɛɡjʊlˈɛɹəti/
C1
Inglês
rendellenesség, szabálytalanság, rendszertelenség, egyenetlenség, szívritmuszavar, cikluszavar, rendhagyóság
NOME
C1
1
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
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.
Erro comum:
Do not use irregularity simply to mean “not often”; use infrequency or irregular occurrence instead.
Significado
Unusual deviation from a pattern
Colocações
detect an irregularity
|spot an irregularity
|notice an irregularity
|minor irregularity
|apparent irregularity
|data irregularity
|statistical irregularity
|pattern irregularity
|report an irregularity
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
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.)
Temas
general
|analysis
|problems
Definição
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.
NOME
C1
FORMAL
2
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The report found financial irregularities.
A jelentés pénzügyi szabálytalanságokat tárt fel.
Officials investigated irregularities in the election.
A tisztviselők szabálytalanságokat vizsgáltak a választáson.
Erro comum:
In news and business contexts, irregularities is often plural and may imply possible wrongdoing, not just a small mistake.
Significado
Rule or procedure problem
Colocações
financial irregularities
|accounting irregularities
|voting irregularities
|election irregularities
|procedural irregularity
|serious irregularities
|alleged irregularities
|investigate irregularities
|uncover irregularities
|audit irregularities
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
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.)
Temas
law
|business
|politics
|finance
|administration
Definição
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.
NOME
C1
3
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The irregularity of the buses is frustrating.
A buszjáratok rendszertelensége frusztráló.
He dislikes the irregularity of his work hours.
Nem szereti a munkaideje rendszertelenségét.
Erro comum:
Irregularity is usually more formal than everyday phrases such as not regular or not consistent.
Significado
Lack of regular pattern
Colocações
irregularity of service
|irregularity of attendance
|irregularity of supply
|irregularity in schedules
|irregularity in delivery times
|seasonal irregularity
|sleep irregularity
|reduce irregularity
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
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.)
Temas
time
|schedules
|patterns
|daily_life
Definição
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.
NOME
C1
4
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
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.
Erro comum:
For a very visible mark on skin or fabric, blemish, mark, or flaw may sound more natural than irregularity.
Significado
Uneven surface or shape
Colocações
surface irregularities
|skin irregularities
|tiny irregularities
|visible irregularities
|structural irregularity
|edge irregularity
|shape irregularity
|remove irregularities
|smooth out irregularities
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
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.)
Temas
objects
|materials
|design
|appearance
Definição
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.
NOME
C1
TECHNICAL
5
cikluszavar
C1
Padrão de uso:
[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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The doctor found an irregularity in her heartbeat.
Az orvos szívritmuszavart talált nála.
Stress can cause cycle irregularities.
A stressz cikluszavarokat okozhat.
Erro comum:
For heartbeat problems, arrhythmia is the specific medical term; irregularity is broader and less precise.
Significado
Abnormal body rhythm or cycle
Colocações
heart rhythm irregularity
|heartbeat irregularity
|menstrual irregularity
|cycle irregularity
|pulse irregularity
|rhythm irregularities
|detect an irregularity
|monitor an irregularity
|mild irregularity
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
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.)
Temas
health
|medicine
|body
Definição
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.
NOME
C1
TECHNICAL
6
rendhagyóság
C1
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
There are many spelling irregularities in English.
Az angolban sok helyesírási rendhagyóság van.
We learned some verb irregularities today.
Ma tanultunk néhány igeragozási rendhagyóságot.
Erro comum:
Do not confuse irregularity with irregular verb; an irregularity can be any exception in spelling, grammar, or pronunciation.
Significado
Exception in language patterns
Colocações
spelling irregularities
|pronunciation irregularities
|verb irregularities
|grammatical irregularity
|plural irregularity
|morphological irregularity
|language irregularities
|learn irregularities
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
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.)
Temas
language
|grammar
|education
Definição
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.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
irregularity
IPA
GB/ɪɹˌɛɡjʊlˈɛɹəti/
US/ɪɹˌɛɡjʊlˈɛɹəti/
Sílabas e acento
ir - reg - u - lar - ity (5 sílabas)
Stress on 4th syllable (lar)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: irregularity
- Plural: irregularities, irregularity
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