irregular
adjective (SHAPE) /ɪˈreɡ.jə.lər/
/-lɚ/ Definition
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2. Practise
B2 not regular in shape or form; having parts of different shapes or sizes: an irregular coastline irregular teethRough, irregular and uneven irregularly /-li/ adverb › irregularly shaped The verb acts irregularly.Rough, irregular and unevenLinguistic terms and linguistic styleFrequency and regularity - general words
(Definition of irregular adjective (SHAPE) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- abrasion noun
- abrasive noun
- bumpy adjective
- coarse adjective (ROUGH)
- consistency noun (SUBSTANCE)
- gnarled adjective
- jerky adjective
- knobbly adjective
- leathery adjective
- lumpy adjective
- non-slip adjective
- pockmarked adjective
- rough-hewn adjective
- rugged adjective (NOT EVEN)
- rutted adjective
- scratchy adjective
- serrated adjective
- streaky adjective
- textured adjective
- wonky adjective
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Rough, irregular and uneven
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