irregularity

A noun referring to a deviation from what is normal, expected, or standard, such as a breach of rules or customs, an uneven pattern or shape, or an infrequent bodily function.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее отклонение от нормы, ожидаемого или стандартного, например, нарушение правил или обычаев, неровный узор или форма, или нерегулярная функция организма.esSustantivo que designa la cualidad o estado de lo que no es regular, es decir, una desviación de la norma, lo esperado o lo estándar, como una infracción de reglas o costumbres, una forma o patrón desigual, o un funcionamiento anómalo del cuerpo.frNom désignant un écart par rapport à la norme, à ce qui est attendu ou standard, comme une violation de règles ou de coutumes, un motif ou une forme inégale, ou un fonctionnement corporel anormal.deSubstantiv, das eine Abweichung von der Norm, dem Erwarteten oder Standard bezeichnet, z. B. einen Verstoß gegen Regeln oder Gewohnheiten, ein unregelmäßiges Muster oder eine unregelmäßige Körperfunktion.ptSubstantivo que designa um desvio de norma, padrão ou expectativa, como violação de regras ou costumes, padrão ou forma irregular, ou função corporal anormal.zh名词，指偏离常规、预期或标准的状态，如违反规则或习俗、不平整的图案或形状，或身体机能的异常。arاسم يدل على خروج عن القاعدة أو المعتاد أو المعيار، مثل مخالفة القوانين أو الأعراف، أو شكل غير منتظم، أو خلل في وظيفة عضوية.

1. Breach of rules or customs B2 formal

   Behavior that violates established rules, etiquette, customs, or moral standards.

   • The audit revealed several financial irregularities in the company's accounts.
   • His conduct at the ceremony was considered a serious social irregularity.
   • The committee investigated the irregularity in the voting process.

   ruНарушение правил или обычаевesInfracción de normas o costumbresfrManquement aux règles ou aux usagesdeVerstoß gegen Regeln oder BräucheptViolação de regras ou costumeszh违反规则或习俗arمخالفة القواعد أو الأعراف

   Synonyms: breachimproprietyinfractioninfringementmisconductoffensetransgressionviolation

   Antonyms: complianceconformityproprietyregularity

2. Lack of uniformity B2 formal

   The state of not following a fixed principle, rate, or pattern; occurring at uneven intervals.

   • The irregularity of the train schedule frustrated the commuters.
   • There is an irregularity in the heartbeat that requires medical attention.
   • The payments were made with some irregularity, sometimes late and sometimes early.

   ruНерегулярностьesFalta de uniformidadfrirrégularité (manque d'uniformité)deUnregelmäßigkeitptIrregularidadezh不规则性arعدم الانتظام

   Synonyms: disparitydissimilarityfluctuationinconsistencynonuniformitypatchinessunevennessvariability

   Antonyms: regularityuniformity

3. Asymmetry in shape B2 formal

   An irregular asymmetry in shape or an uneven spatial pattern.

   • The geologist noted the irregularity of the rock formation.
   • The pattern showed a slight irregularity in the weave of the fabric.
   • The irregularity of the coastline creates many small bays and inlets.

   ruНеровностьesirregularidad en la formafrirrégularité de formedeUnregelmäßigkeitptIrregularidadezh不规则arعدم الانتظام في الشكل

   Synonyms: asymmetrycrookednessdistortionlopsidednessnonuniformityunevenness

4. Medical condition B2 formal medical

   Infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels, which can be a symptom of intestinal obstruction or diverticulitis.

   • The patient complained of chronic irregularity and abdominal discomfort.
   • Dietary changes can help alleviate bowel irregularity.
   • Persistent irregularity may indicate a more serious digestive issue.

   ruМедицинское состояниеesEstreñimientofrIrrégularité du transit intestinaldeMedizinischer ZustandptCondição médicazh医疗状况arحالة طبية

   Synonyms: constipation

• irregularities plural form
• irregularities' possessive plural form
• irregularity's possessive singular form