Hyphenation of irregular

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word irregular? This word can be hyphenated and contains 4 syllables as shown below.

ir-reg-u-lar

Definitions of irregular:

1.
A member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment
2.
Merchandise that has imperfections
Usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name
3.
Contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
Irregular hiring practices
4.
Not occurring at expected times
5.
(used of the military) not belonging to or engaged in by regular army forces
Irregular troops Irregular warfare
6.
(of solids) not having clear dimensions that can be measured
Volume must be determined with the principle of liquid displacement
7.
Falling below the manufacturer's standard
Irregular jeans
8.
Deviating from normal expectations
Somewhat odd, strange, or abnormal These days large families are atypical Atypical clinical findings Atypical pneumonia Highly irregular behavior
9.
Lacking continuity or regularity
An irregular worker Employed on a temporary basis
10.
(of a surface or shape)
Not level or flat or symmetrical Walking was difficult on the irregular cobblestoned surface
11.
Independent in behavior or thought
She led a somewhat irregular private life Maverick politicians

Synonyms of irregular:

adj irregular, arrhythmic, jerking, jerky, unsteady, asymmetrical, crooked, casual, occasional, improper, unconventional, unlawful, randomized, randomised, strong, substandard, asymmetrical, asymmetric, illegal, rough, unsmooth, unrhythmical, unrhythmic, unsteady, unsystematic
adj irregular
adj unpredictable, sporadic
adj irregular, partisan, partizan
adj atypical, abnormal
adj temporary, part-time
adj uneven
adj guerrilla, guerilla, underground, partisan, partizan
adj maverick, unorthodox, unconventional
noun guerrilla, guerilla, insurgent, warrior
noun second, merchandise, wares, product

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