Meaning & use
irregularly
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In a manner that does not follow a regular, even, or predictable pattern.
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Her heartbeat sped up irregularly during the exam.
The buses run irregularly on public holidays.
A note on using this word
The adverbial form of 'irregular,' applied to timing, shape, and even grammar, as with irregular verbs.
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erraticallyunevenly
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