irregularity

Definitions

The state or quality of being contrary to the rules or established procedures.

An instance of something that is uneven, asymmetrical, or not conforming to a standard pattern.

Examples

The accountant noticed a slight irregularity in the company's financial records.

The irregular heartbeat was identified as a minor irregularity by the cardiologist.

The surface of the stone had a strange irregularity that made it difficult to polish.

Synonyms

anomaly inconsistency abnormality unevenness variation deviation asymmetry

Antonyms

regularity uniformity consistency symmetry orderliness evenness conformity