irregularity

noun
UK: /ɪˌreɡjʊˈlærəti/
US: /ɪˌreɡjəˈlærəti/

  1. Something that is not normal or expected; a departure from what is usual or standard.

    1. There was an irregularity in the data.
    2. The audit revealed several financial irregularities in the company's accounts so it was investigated.

  2. The state or quality of not following a regular pattern or rule.

    1. The irregularity of his heartbeat was a concern.
    2. The building's charm comes from the irregularity of its design, with no two windows alike.

  3. An instance of something being done incorrectly or against the rules; a breach of regulations.

    1. There was an irregularity in the voting process.
    2. The investigation uncovered several procedural irregularities, leading to a review of protocols.

Synonyms

deviation discrepancy inconsistency error abnormality flaw anomaly

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "irregularity" in English means: Something that is not normal or expected; a departure from what is usual or standard., The state or quality of not following a regular pattern or rule., An instance of something being done incorrectly or against the rules; a breach of regulations..

The phonetic transcription of "irregularity" is /ɪˌreɡjʊˈlærəti/ in British English and /ɪˌreɡjəˈlærəti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "irregularity": deviation, discrepancy, inconsistency, error, abnormality, flaw, anomaly.

Example usage of "irregularity": "There was an irregularity in the data.". More examples on the page.