표면이나 형태가 평평하지 않거나 대칭을 이루지 못하고 고르지 않은
Not balanced, symmetrical, or even in shape, arrangement, or surface.
예문:
"The sculptor chose an irregular piece of granite to give the statue a more organic feel."
"A coastline with an irregular shape often creates natural harbors for ships."
시간적 간격이나 속도가 일정하지 않아 예측하기 어렵거나 빈번하지 않은
Occurring at varying, unpredictable intervals or lacking a fixed pattern.
예문:
"He struggled to maintain a social life while working irregular shifts at the hospital."
"The bus service in this rural area is quite irregular, so it's better to have a car."
맥박이나 심장 박동 등이 정상적인 리듬을 벗어나 일정하지 않은
Relating to a pulse or heart rhythm that does not follow a normal, steady pattern.
예문:
"The nurse noticed an irregular pulse and immediately alerted the attending physician."
"An irregular heartbeat can sometimes be a sign of high stress or underlying health issues."
단어의 굴절이나 변화가 해당 언어의 일반적인 문법 규칙을 따르지 않는
(Of a word) not following the standard rules for conjugation or declension in a language.
예문:
"English learners often find irregular past tense verbs like 'went' and 'ate' difficult to memorize."
"The plural form of 'child' is irregular because it doesn't simply add an 's'."
확립된 규칙, 법률 또는 도덕적 기준에 어긋나거나 비정상적인
Contrary to established rules, laws, or professional standards; improper or unconventional.
예문:
"The internal audit flagged several irregular financial transactions from the previous quarter."
"It was highly irregular for the manager to skip the weekly briefing without notice."
국가의 공식적인 정규군 조직에 속하지 않는 군대나 요원에 관한
Not belonging to the official, standing armed forces of a nation.
예문:
"During the conflict, irregular forces operated independently behind enemy lines."
"The movement was primarily composed of irregular volunteers rather than trained soldiers."
제조 과정에서 약간의 결함이 생겨 정가보다 저렴하게 판매되는 등외품
A product with minor flaws sold at a reduced price.
예문:
"You can save a lot of money by buying irregulars that have only minor stitching errors."
"The outlet specializes in selling irregulars from high-end fashion brands."
꽃의 각 부분이 크기나 형태가 달라 방사 대칭을 이루지 않는
(Of a flower) having petals that vary in size or shape; not radially symmetrical.
예문:
"The irregular petals of the pansy give it a distinctive and recognizable appearance."
"Biologists study irregular flowers to understand how different pollinators are attracted."