İngilizce

irregular

gb/ɪɹˈɛɡjʊlɚ/ us/ɪɹˈɛɡjʊlɚ/
A2 İngilizce
~ 5000
Anlamlar
0 anlam
adjective B1 property
1

not regular or even

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

Kullanım kalıbı: [something] is irregular
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners sometimes confuse 'irregular' with 'illegal'. 'Irregular' means not normal or uneven; 'illegal' means against the law.
Eş anlamlılar
uneven (Describes something not level or consistent in surface or distribution.) | inconsistent (Emphasizes lack of uniformity over time or between instances.)
Zıt anlamlılar
regular (Follows a consistent pattern or schedule.) | even (Level and uniform in surface or distribution.)
Eşdizimler
irregular shape |irregular heartbeat |irregular schedule |irregular pattern
Konular
description |time |appearance |core_vocabulary
Örnekler
  • 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
  • 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.

Kullanım kalıbı: [word] is irregular
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners sometimes confuse 'irregular' with 'wrong' in grammar. An irregular form is correct but does not follow the normal pattern.
Eş anlamlılar
exceptional (In grammar, deviates from the standard rule.)
Zıt anlamlılar
regular (Follows the standard grammatical rules.)
Eşdizimler
irregular verb |irregular plural |irregular form
Konular
language |grammar |education |communication
Örnekler
  • '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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
  • 'Eat' is an irregular verb.
  • 'Man' has an irregular plural: 'men'.
  • We learn many irregular verbs in English.
İsim 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.

Eş anlamlılar
nonconformist (A person who does not follow traditional rules or customs.)
Zıt anlamlılar
regular (A person or thing following standard rules or belonging to the official group.)
Eşdizimler
armed irregulars |military irregulars
Konular
military |description |core_vocabulary |law
Örnekler
  • 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
  • The irregulars attacked at night.
  • He joined a group of irregulars.
  • Irregulars fought against the army.
Dil bilgisi
Sözlük biçimi
irregular
IPA
GB/ɪɹˈɛɡjʊlɚ/
US/ɪɹˈɛɡjʊlɚ/
Heceler ve vurgu
ir - reg - u - lar (4 hece)
Stress on 2nd syllable (reg)
Kelime biçimleri
Adjective
  • Base: irregular
Noun
  • Base: irregular
  • Plural: irregulars
Kelime ailesi
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
İfadeler

irregular heartbeat

1
/ɪɹˈɛɡjʊlɚ hˈɑɹtbˌit/
fixed phrase

abnormal heart rhythm

When your heart does not beat in a regular way.

Örnekler
  • 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.

Örnekler
  • 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".

Örnekler
  • 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.

Örnekler
  • '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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