"irregularity" | Definition and Related Words

irregularity

Noun

Behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality (synset 100738486)
is a type of: misbehavior, misbehaviour, misdeed - improper or wicked or immoral behavior

subtypes: deviance, deviation - deviate behavior

same as: abnormality
Not characterized by a fixed principle or rate;
At irregular intervals (synset 104777450)
is a type of: quality - an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
subtypes:
- inhomogeneity - the quality of being inhomogeneous
- fitfulness, jerkiness - the quality of being spasmodic and irregular
- intermittence, intermittency - the quality of being intermittent; subject to interruption or periodic stopping
- fluctuation, wavering - the quality of being unsteady and subject to changes
- haphazardness, noise, randomness, stochasticity - the quality of lacking any predictable order or plan
- unevenness, variability - the quality of being uneven and lacking uniformity
- unsteadiness - the quality of being unsteady--varying and unpredictable
same as: unregularity
An irregular asymmetry in shape;
An irregular spatial pattern (synset 105073181)
is a type of: asymmetry, dissymmetry, imbalance - (mathematics) a lack of symmetry

same as: geometrical irregularity
Irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels;
Can be a symptom of intestinal obstruction or diverticulitis (synset 114394566)
is a type of: symptom - (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
subtypes:
- dyschezia - difficulty in defecating (usually as a consequence of long continued voluntary suppression of the urge to defecate)
- fecal impaction - accumulation of hardened feces in the rectum or lower colon which the person cannot move
- obstipation - severe constipation resulting from an obstruction in the intestines
same as: constipation

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