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May 26, 2012
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Synonyms for irregular

Noun

1. guerrilla, guerilla, irregular, insurgent, warrior
usage: a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment
2. irregular, second, merchandise, wares, product
usage: merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name

Adjective

1. irregular (vs. regular), arrhythmic, jerking, jerky, unsteady, asymmetrical, crooked, casual, occasional, improper, unconventional, unlawful, randomized, randomised, strong, substandard, asymmetrical#1, asymmetric, illegal, rough#1, unsmooth, unrhythmical#1, unrhythmic, unsteady, unsystematic
usage: contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice; "irregular hiring practices"
2. irregular (vs. regular)
usage: (of solids) not having clear dimensions that can be measured; volume must be determined with the principle of liquid displacement
3. irregular, unpredictable, sporadic (vs. continual)
usage: not occurring at expected times
4. irregular (vs. regular), partisan#1, partizan
usage: used of the military; not belonging to or engaged in by regular army forces; "irregular troops"; "irregular warfare"
5. atypical, irregular, abnormal (vs. normal)
usage: deviating from what is usual or common or to be expected; often somewhat odd or strange; "these days large families are atypical"; "highly irregular behavior"
6. irregular, temporary, part-time (vs. full-time)
usage: lacking continuity or regularity; "an irregular worker"; "employed on a temporary basis"
7. irregular, uneven (vs. even)
usage: of a surface; not level or flat; "walking was difficult on the irregular cobblestoned surface"
8. guerrilla(prenominal), guerilla(prenominal), underground, irregular, partisan (vs. nonpartisan), partizan
usage: used of independent armed resistance forces; "guerrilla warfare"; "partisan forces"
9. irregular, maverick, unorthodox, unconventional (vs. conventional)
usage: independent in behavior or thought; "she led a somewhat irregular private life"; "maverick politicians"
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