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Meaning of irregularly
The primary meaning of the word "irregularly" is to do something or for something to happen in a way that is not normal or expected, often at uneven or unpredictable intervals.
Etymology of irregularly
The word "irregularly" comes from the Latin words "irregulus," meaning not straight or not regular, and the suffix "-ly," which forms an adverb
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe something that does not conform to a standard or norm
Synonyms
unpredictably
erratically
unevenly
inconsistently
sporadically
infrequently
irregularly
spasmodically
fitfully
intermittently
discontinuously
patchily
sporadically
desultorily
fragmentarily
disconnectedly
imperfectly
defectively
aberrantly
anomalously
exceptionally
uncommonly
unusually
aberratedly
divergently
deviatively
variably
changeably
capriciously
whimsically
fancifully
arbitrarily
haphazardly
randomly
chaotically
tumultuously
turbulently
Definitions
- Not according to normal or expected rules or patterns
- Not occurring or done at regular intervals
- Not symmetrical or even in shape or form
Usage Examples
- The bus service runs irregularly on Sundays, so it's hard to plan a trip
- She irregularly attends meetings, preferring to work independently
- The patient's heart beats irregularly, which can be a sign of a serious condition
Antonyms
regularly
uniformly
consistently
steadily
predictably
normally
usually
typically
customarily
habitually
frequently
often
commonly
ordinarily
routinely
methodically
systematically
harmoniously
symmetrically
evenly
smoothly
continuously
connectedly
perfectly
flawlessly