irregularly

Thân thiện

The patient is breathing irregularly.

Definition

Adverb: 1. In a manner that is not even, steady, or according to a pattern: Describes actions or occurrences that happen at uneven intervals, with inconsistent timing, or without a regular rhythm. 2. In a manner that is not symmetrical, uniform, or following a standard shape: Describes objects or forms that lack a consistent, smooth, or predictable outline or structure. 3. In a manner that contravenes official rules, standard procedures, or accepted norms: Describes actions performed in a way that is not according to established regulations or customs.

Usage and Examples

• Describing inconsistent timing or occurrence:
  • The buses run irregularly on weekends, so check the schedule.
  • He writes home irregularly, sometimes every week, sometimes once a month.
• Describing uneven form or pattern:
  • The coastline is irregularly indented with many small bays.
  • The garden was paved with irregularly shaped stones.
• Describing inconsistent activity or function:
  • After the injury, his heart began to beat irregularly.
  • The engine is running irregularly and may need a tune-up.

Advanced Usage

• "To act irregularly": To behave in a way that is not according to the usual rules or expectations. This can imply improper or unofficial conduct.
  • The officer was accused of acting irregularly in the handling of evidence.

Variants and Related Words

• Irregular (adjective): Not regular in shape, timing, or pattern. (e.g., , )
• Irregularity (noun): The state or quality of being irregular; something that is irregular. (e.g., , )

Synonyms

• Erratically: In an unpredictable and irregular way.
• Unevenly: In a manner that is not level, uniform, or consistent.
• Intermittently: Stopping and starting at irregular intervals.
• Sporadically: Occurring at irregular intervals; scattered.

Antonyms

• Regularly: At uniform intervals of time; in a consistent manner.
• Evenly: In a level, regular, or uniform manner.
• Steadily: In a constant, regular, and unwavering way.
• Systematically: According to a fixed plan or system; methodically.

Related Phrases

• At irregular intervals: Happening with uneven amounts of time between occurrences.
  • Updates are posted at irregular intervals.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in an irregular manner
   • the stomach mucosa was irregularly blackened
2. in an irregular manner
   • her letters arrived irregularly
3. having an irregular form
   • irregularly shaped solids
4. in an irregular manner
   • the patient is breathing irregularly

Từ đồng nghĩa

• on an irregular basis