irregular Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment
   guerrilla; guerilla; insurgent.
   
2. noun merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name
   second.
   
3. adjective contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
   
   • irregular hiring practices
4. adjective satellite not occurring at expected times
   unpredictable.
   
5. adjective (used of the military) not belonging to or engaged in by regular army forces
   
   • irregular troops
   • irregular warfare
6. adjective (of solids) not having clear dimensions that can be measured; volume must be determined with the principle of liquid displacement
   
7. adjective satellite falling below the manufacturer's standard
   
   • irregular jeans
8. adjective satellite deviating from normal expectations; somewhat odd, strange, or abnormal
   atypical.
   
   • these days large families are atypical
   • atypical clinical findings
   • atypical pneumonia
   • highly irregular behavior
9. adjective satellite lacking continuity or regularity
   temporary.
   
   • an irregular worker
   • employed on a temporary basis
10. adjective satellite (of a surface or shape); not level or flat or symmetrical
    
    • walking was difficult on the irregular cobblestoned surface
11. adjective satellite independent in behavior or thought
    unorthodox; maverick.
    
    • she led a somewhat irregular private life
    • maverick politicians

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