irregularity

Definition

An instance of being irregular.

Etymology

From Middle French irrégularité, from Medieval Latin irregularitas. Morphologically irregular + -ity.

Example Sentences

• "A new track-recording vehicle has been developed for British Railways as part of the modernisation programme. It can locate and record the smallest irregularities in the track, and will be an aid to railway engineers in making better use of manpower and materials for track maintenance."
• "an irregularity of surface"
• "An investigation of the irregularities in the company's accounts uncovered a large-scale fraud."

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