irregular

ADJECTIVENOUN /ɪ'rɛɡjələr/
9 LETTERS · 4 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH I

irregular is a valid 9-letter word worth 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words with Friends.

SCRABBLE WORDS WITH FRIENDS
I1R1R1E1G2U1L1A1R1
1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 =10 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 20TRIPLE WORD → 30
MEANING

What does irregular mean?

ADJECTIVE · 8 SENSES
1

Independent in behavior or thought.

“she led a somewhat irregular private life”

2

(used of the military) not belonging to or engaged in by regular army forces.

“irregular troops”

“irregular warfare”

ANTONYMS
3

Not occurring at a regular rate or fixed intervals.

“an irregular heartbeat”

SIMILAR
4

Deviating from normal expectations; somewhat odd, strange, or abnormal.

“highly irregular behavior”

SYNONYMS
5

Lacking continuity or regularity.

“an irregular worker”

SYNONYMS
6

Contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice.

“irregular hiring practices”

ANTONYMS
7

Failing to meet a standard of manufacture due to an imperfection.

“an irregular pair of jeans”

SIMILAR
8

(of a surface or shape); not level or flat or symmetrical.

“walking was difficult on the irregular cobblestoned surface”

SIMILAR
OTHER · 1 SENSE
1

(of solids) not having clear dimensions that can be measured; volume must be determined with the principle of liquid displacement.

ANTONYMS
NOUN · 2 SENSES
1

Merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name.

SYNONYMS
2

A member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment.

BROADER