irregulars

noun

merchandise that has imperfections

a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment

adjective

independent in behavior or thought

(of a surface or shape)

lacking continuity or regularity

deviating from normal expectations

failing to meet a standard of manufacture due to an imperfection

(of solids) not having clear dimensions that can be measured

(used of the military) not belonging to or engaged in by regular army forces

not occurring at a regular rate or fixed intervals

contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice

Roots

regularegul- · Latin · straight stick, rule

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