happening or done at fixed or frequent intervals, following a routine or schedule
She goes jogging regularly every morning before work.
The bus arrives regularly at ten-minute intervals.
in the normal, proper, or orderly way, following an expected pattern or rule
Despite the heavy snow, the trains were still running regularly.
The teeth on the metal gear are spaced regularly around its edge.
not even or regular in shape, size, arrangement, rhythm, or occurrence.
The old path had an irregular surface covered in bumps and potholes.
Her handwriting was irregular because she was nervous.
✦ From late Middle English, borrowed from Old French irreguler, from Medieval Latin irrēgulāris, equivalent to ir- ("not") + regular.
(especially of a verb) not following the usual pattern of inflection or conjugation.
English has many irregular verbs like 'go' and 'went'.
You need to memorize irregular past participles.
a soldier or fighter who is not a member of a regular army.
The irregular fought bravely against the invaders.
Irregulars often use hit-and-run tactics.
