Irregular ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Irregular ( adjective )

1. Not regular in shape, size, or arrangement.
2. Not conforming to accepted or normal standards or patterns.
3. (of a verb) having inflections that do not follow the usual pattern of the language, as shown by the verb go, whose past tense is went instead of the expected **goed**.

Origin:

Origin: late middle english: from old french irreguler, from medieval latin irregularis, from in- ‘not’ + regularis ‘having a rule’.

Examples:

1. The artist intentionally created an irregular shape for her sculpture.
2. The company's finances were irregular, with many unexpected expenses and losses.
3. English is notorious for having many irregular verbs, such as **go/went** and **eat/ate**.

(As a noun)

Irregular ( noun )

1. Not regular in shape, size, or arrangement.
2. Not conforming to accepted or normal standards or patterns.
3. (of a verb) having inflections that do not follow the usual pattern of the language, as shown by the verb go, whose past tense is went instead of the expected **goed**.

Origin:

Origin: late middle english: from old french irreguler, from medieval latin irregularis, from in- ‘not’ + regularis ‘having a rule’.

Examples:

1. The artist intentionally created an irregular shape for her sculpture.
2. The company's finances were irregular, with many unexpected expenses and losses.
3. English is notorious for having many irregular verbs, such as **go/went** and **eat/ate**.