irregularity
noun
ir·reg·u·lar·i·ty
i-ˌre-gyə-ˈler-ə-tē 
ˌi(r)-,
-ˈla-rə-
plural irregularities
1
: something that is irregular (such as improper or dishonest conduct)
alleged irregularities in the city government
2
: the quality or state of being irregular
3
Examples of irregularity in a Sentence
the irregularity of his behavior
He is suffering from irregularity.
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However, in 2024, the stock faced a major selloff, dropping as much as 80% due to regulatory concerns, including a delay in filing its annual 10-K report with the SEC, accusations of accounting irregularities from short-seller Hindenburg Research, and the resignation of its public auditors.
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Trefis Team, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
For the clearance evaluation, a cardiologist or primary care physician might run tests such as an electrocardiogram, an echocardiogram or a nuclear stress test to detect any irregularities or signs of disease, such as arrhythmias, valve problems or blockages.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN, 6 Feb. 2025
Over time, that can lead to irregularities in the rhythm, which can progress to further heart attacks and eventually heart failure.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 18 Jan. 2025
A week after that, Judge Griffin and the three state legislators filed their protests with the State Board of Elections, citing registration irregularities.
—Eduardo Medina, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Trefis Team, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
For the clearance evaluation, a cardiologist or primary care physician might run tests such as an electrocardiogram, an echocardiogram or a nuclear stress test to detect any irregularities or signs of disease, such as arrhythmias, valve problems or blockages.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN, 6 Feb. 2025
Over time, that can lead to irregularities in the rhythm, which can progress to further heart attacks and eventually heart failure.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 18 Jan. 2025
A week after that, Judge Griffin and the three state legislators filed their protests with the State Board of Elections, citing registration irregularities.
—Eduardo Medina, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Irregularity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irregularity. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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irregularity
noun
ir·reg·u·lar·i·ty
(ˌ)ir-ˌ(r)eg-yə-ˈlar-ət-ē
plural irregularities
1
: the quality or state of being irregular
2
: something (as dishonest conduct) that is irregular
3
Medical Definition
irregularity
noun
ir·reg·u·lar·i·ty
(ˌ)ir-ˌ(r)eg-yə-ˈlar-ət-ē
plural irregularities
1
: the quality or state of being irregular
irregularity of breathing
hormonal irregularities
2
: occasional constipation
more fiber in one's diet may help relieve irregularity
Legal Definition
irregularity
noun
ir·reg·u·lar·i·ty
ir-ˌre-gyə-ˈlar-ə-tē
plural irregularities
: something that is irregular
an irregularity in the proceeding
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