irregular
/ɪˈrɛɡjələr/
noun
- A person who is not part of a regular military force, such as a guerrilla or rebel fighter.
- The army faced attacks from both regulars and irregulars in the mountainous terrain.
- Irregulars often used hit-and-run tactics against the larger force.
- Many irregulars joined the fight to defend their homeland.
adjective
- Not following the usual pattern, rule, or schedule; uneven or not regular.
- Her heartbeat was irregular, so the doctor ordered more tests.
- The surface of the old stone wall was rough and irregular.
- The bus service is irregular on weekends, so check the timetable carefully.
- Not conforming to standard grammar rules, especially in verb forms or plurals.
- The plural of "child" is "children," which is an irregular plural form.
- English has many irregular nouns that don't follow the usual -s or -es pattern.
- "Go" is an irregular verb because its past tense is "went," not "goed."
- Not part of a regular or official military force.
- The region was controlled by various irregular militias.
- Historians study the role of irregular soldiers in the revolution.
- Irregular troops fought alongside the regular army during the conflict.
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