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irregularity

[ih-reg-yuh-lar-i-tee] / ɪˌrɛg yəˈlær ɪ ti /


NOUN
a suspicious or illegal occurrence
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"The examination of the documents confirmed doubts about the irregularity of the flag being flown," the prefecture said.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

These have a remarkable decisiveness, an absolute authority and control, free of wobbling or any irregularity.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Here, the very irregularity of the interior environment, including the concrete surfaces — richer and more textured than I expected — heightened my alertness.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

She insists she has not committed "the slightest irregularity".

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026

A grown man can also be energized by hunger, and any weakness in his knees or irregularity in his heartbeat will disappear if he thinks his hunger is about to be assuaged.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison




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