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irregular

/ɪˈrɛɡjələr/
English Definition
adj. not following a pattern
中文释义
不规则的
Example Sentence

The irregular coastline of the fjord creates numerous sheltered inlets that support diverse marine ecosystems.

峡湾不规则的海岸线形成了许多避风的海湾,支持着多样的海洋生态系统。

Synonyms
uneven erratic abnormal
Antonyms
regular uniform
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Interviews conducted with retired commercial airline mechanics revealed that most did not cite physical strain or irregular shift schedules as their primary reason for retiring, but rather a desire to pursue hands-on restoration work on vintage aircraft as a personal hobby rather than a job.

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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “irregular”?

  1. A Capable of being bent
  2. B Not following a pattern
  3. C Not closed
  4. D Causing hatred or disgust
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B — Not following a pattern. “irregular” means not following a pattern.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “not following a pattern”?

  1. A irregular
  2. B loathsome
  3. C unclosed
  4. D bendable
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A — irregular. “irregular” means not following a pattern.

Common questions about “irregular”

What does “irregular” mean?

irregular — not following a pattern. In Chinese: 不规则的.

How do you pronounce “irregular”?

irregular is pronounced /ɪˈrɛɡjələr/.

How is “irregular” used in a sentence?

The irregular coastline of the fjord creates numerous sheltered inlets that support diverse marine ecosystems. (峡湾不规则的海岸线形成了许多避风的海湾,支持着多样的海洋生态系统。)

What are synonyms for “irregular”?

uneven, erratic, abnormal — all close in meaning to irregular (not following a pattern).

What is the opposite of “irregular”?

regular, uniform — each the opposite of irregular (not following a pattern).

Is “irregular” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. irregular is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

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