irregularity
noun
Simple meaning
Can be a symptom of intestinal obstruction or diverticulitis.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ɪɹɛɡjəˈlɛɹəti
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Definition
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noun
Irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels; can be a symptom of intestinal obstruction or diverticulitis
uncountable
The state or condition of being irregular, or the extent to which something is irregular.
An irregular asymmetry in shape; an irregular spatial pattern
countable
An instance of being irregular.
countable
An object or event that is not regular or ordinary.
countable
A violation of rules.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient
- Frequency
- Rare
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels; can be a symptom of intestinal obstruction or diverticulitis
Used this way, irregularity is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in medicine or healthcare contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Where it naturally appears
- Medicine/healthcare
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Compound terms
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An irregular asymmetry in shape.
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