Basic Details
Word: Irregular
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Not normal or not following the usual pattern.
Synonyms: Unusual, abnormal, inconsistent
Antonyms: Regular, normal, consistent
Idioms and Phrases
- Irregular heartbeat: A situation where someone's heart does not beat in a consistent or steady rhythm. Example: "The doctor said he has an irregular heartbeat, so he needs to be careful."
- Break the mould: To do something in a new way that is different from what is usually done. Example: "Her artwork is so unique; she really knows how to break the mould with her designs."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The team was surprised by the irregular performance of the player who usually scored many points.
Example 2: The irregular pattern on the fabric made it stand out among the others.
Example 3: He had an irregular schedule this week, which made it difficult to plan his activities.
Fun Fact
The word "irregular" comes from the Latin word "irregulare", where "in-" means "not" and "regulare" means "to rule or control". This reflects how something irregular does not follow the rules or norms.
Famous Quote
"Normal is not something to aspire to, it's something to get away from." Jodie Foster
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "irregular" mean?
a) Following a pattern
b) Not normal or not following the usual pattern
c) Always the same
d) Easily predictable
Answer: b) Not normal or not following the usual pattern
2. Which of these is a synonym of "irregular"?
a) Consistent
b) Unusual
c) Normal
d) Ordered
Answer: b) Unusual
3. Which word is an antonym of "irregular"?
a) Unusual
b) Abnormal
c) Regular
d) Inconsistent
Answer: c) Regular
4. Which sentence uses "irregular" correctly?
a) The irregular flower is growing every day.
b) The irregular student followed all the rules perfectly.
c) His irregular grades worried his teachers.
d) The irregular pattern is very boring.
Answer: c) His irregular grades worried his teachers.
5. What does the idiom "break the mould" mean?
a) To follow tradition blindly
b) To innovate and do something different
c) To make something irregular
d) To avoid change
Answer: b) To innovate and do something different
