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IRREGULARLY

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• IRREGULARLY (adverb)
The adverb IRREGULARLY has 4 senses:

1. in an irregular manner
2. having an irregular form
3. in an irregular manner
4. in an irregular manner

Familiarity information: IRREGULARLY used as an adverb is uncommon.

• IRREGULARLY (adverb)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

In an irregular manner

Context example:

the patient is breathing irregularly

Antonym:

regularly (in a regular way without variation)

Sense 2

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Meaning:

Having an irregular form

Context example:

irregularly shaped solids

Antonym:

regularly (having a regular form)

Pertainym:

irregular ((of solids) not having clear dimensions that can be measured; volume must be determined with the principle of liquid displacement)

Sense 3

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Meaning:

In an irregular manner

Synonyms:

on an irregular basis; irregularly

Context example:

her letters arrived irregularly

Antonym:

regularly (in a regular manner)

Pertainym:

irregular (contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice)

Sense 4

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Meaning:

In an irregular manner

Context example:

the stomach mucosa was irregularly blackened

Pertainym:

irregular (contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice)

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(Arabic proverb)
"Haste and speed are rarely good"
(Dutch proverb)

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