Word Finder - irregularities

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An instance of being irregular.

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The state or condition of being irregular, or the extent to which something is irregular.

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An object or event that is not regular or ordinary.

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an irregularity of surface

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A violation of rules.

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An investigation of the irregularities in the company's accounts uncovered a large-scale fraud.

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Irregular bowel movement (e.g. diarrhea or constipation).

But even after that date irregularities occur from time to time, especially in the East.

All disorders and irregularities were checked by the periodical visits of the tucuyricocs or inspectors.

After trying many experiments to obviate the irregularities arising from this cause, I find reason to prefer the simple one of carefully wiping the whole instrument, and especially the stem, with a clean cloth.

There are con siderable irregularities, how ever, in this respect, and the number of leaves in different whorls is not always uniform, as may be seen in Lysimachia

The body charged with the guarding of the constitution was thus brought by Bonaparte to justify its violation; and a way was thus opened for the legalizing of further irregularities.

The period of Algol, as measured by its eclipses, is subject to complex irregularities.

But two circumstances tended to prevent the occurrence of such irregularities.

Moreover, with such exceptionally narrow pencils shadows are formed on the retina of the observer's eye, from the irregularities in the eye itself.

The protected disclosure concerned alleged irregularities for a number of specific expense claims.

You will be sent a printout should your child's pattern of attendance show any irregularities.

Irregularities of the pulse should be noted as well as abnormalities of the jugular venous pulsation.

Collectively the combination of disordered eating, menstrual irregularities and reduced bone density has become known as the female athlete triad (6 ).

That the 8-hour and 6-hour waves, though small near midsummer, represent more than mere accidental irregularities, seems a safe inference from the regularity apparent in the annual variation of their phase angles.

It is difficult to decide whether words of the early biographers imply that his youth was not free from irregularities; in any case, he was the recognized leader of the young men of the town in their revels; he was, however, always conspicuous for his charity to the poor.

Our investigations and estimates of resolving power have thus far proceeded upon the supposition that there are no optical imperfections, whether of the nature of,, a regular aberration or dependent upon irregularities of material and workmanship. In practice there will always be a certain aberration or error of phase, which we may also regard as the deviation of the actual wavesurface from its intended position.

Once in summer he had sent for the village elder from Bogucharovo, a man who had succeeded to the post when Dron died and who was accused of dishonesty and various irregularities.

The flatness problem vanishes because the huge expansion blows the universe up so much that it smooths out irregularities.

Collectively the combination of disordered eating, menstrual irregularities and reduced bone density has become known as the female athlete triad (6).

If you have up to seven days to return the used videotape once you purchase, make sure you preview the used videotape within that time period to screen for damage or any other irregularities.

Its object had originally been to keep the emperor in close touch with all the branches of the administration and to bring to his notice any abuses and irregularities (see Nicholas I.), and for this purpose its chief was in constant personal intercourse with the sovereign.

It is believed that parsley can help balance out menstrual irregularities.

It also helps to hide an old house's irregularities - the bane of an old house owner's existence.

Irregularities or small imperfections may occur in the colors, fabrics or cuts of the material.

Small irregularities can add up to big savings and chances are, no one will be the wiser but you.

Drug reactions are another common allergic cause of rash; in this case, a rash is only one of a variety of possible symptoms, including fever, seizures, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, heartbeat irregularities, and breathing problems.

Orthodontics is a specialized branch of dentistry that diagnoses, prevents, and treats dental and facial irregularities called malocclusions.

Structural irregularities of the tongue, palate, or teeth (including abnormalities in the number or position of the teeth) may be implicated in lisping, but they generally are not the main causes.

A physician can determine whether there are structural irregularities within the mouth or problems with the child's hearing, and can treat related allergies and nasal problems.

Irregularities in heartbeat may be treated with medication or a pacemaker.

Women with PCOS show menstrual irregularities that range from oligomenorrhea and amenorrhea to very heavy and irregular periods.

Menstrual irregularities are known to be one of the three disorders comprising the so-called "female athlete triad," the other disorders being disordered eating and osteoporosis.

At the beginning and end of a woman's reproductive life, some of these hormone messages may not be synchronized, resulting in menstrual irregularities.

A distinct pattern of irregularities, abnormalities, and a coarse appearance can be clearly seen if a child has rickets.

Most amniocentesis results will turn out normal or, in other words, the test will not detect any chromosomal irregularities and you will go away from your doctor's appointment with a sense of relief.

Women taking DHEA can experience irregularities with their menstrual cycle.

Pay close attention to irregularities, such as loose hinges, unreasonable dents, warping, and missing parts like screws.

In some cases, the irregularities are readily apparent, but in other cases, you can't see the minor defect.

These will have some minor irregularities or perhaps marks - nothing that really compromises the quality of the bra but means it is sold at a considerable markdown.

They will sometimes offer factory seconds, which will have some irregularities.

Despite a couple minor irregularities and a few silly lines of dialog, Batman Begins is a gold star in the world of comic book movies.

They are frequently associated with irregularities in the activity of the original cambium.

Such special irregularities in the development of ganglia upon the visceral loop, and on one or more of the main nerves connected with it, are very frequent.

But an inspection of his antecedents showed the many irregularities of his conduct as officer and led to his name being erased from the list of general officers (September 15th).

These irregularities are likewise, at times, reproduced on the upper or dorsal valve.

Later investigations by Fraunhofer, Airy and others have greatly widened the field, and under the head of " diffraction " are now usually treated all the effects dependent upon the limitation of a beam of light, as well as those which arise from irregularities of any kind at surfaces through which it is transmitted, or at which it is reflected.

The mechanical operation is quite successful for thick sheets, but it is not as yet available for the thinner sheets required for the ordinary purposes of sheet-glass, since with these excessive breakage occurs, while the sheets generally show grooves or lines derived from small irregularities of the drawing orifice.

The commission appointed to try him on charges of heresy and treason was composed of his enemies, including Doffo Spini, who had previously attempted to murder him; many irregularities were committed during the three trials, and the prisoner was repeatedly tortured.

The facts that the outlays averaged less than 47% of the gross income, and that accidents and irregularities are not numerous, prove that Japanese management in this kind of enterprise is efficient.

The influence of wind and tide breaks up the frozen surface of the sea, and sheets yielding to the pressures slide over or under one another and are worked together into a hummocky ice-pack, the irregularities on the surface of which, caused by repeated fractures and collisions, may be from 10 to 20 ft.

One of the oldest of this large family of predictive systems is that of palmistry, whereby the various irregularities and flexion-folds of the skin of the hand are interpreted as being associated with mental or moral dispositions and powers, as well as with the current of future events in the life of the individual.