irregularidad
“irregularidad” means “irregularity” in Spanish (general lack of consistency or rule-following).
irregularity
Also: unevenness, wrongdoing
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Hay una pequeña irregularidad en la superficie de la pared.
B1There is a small unevenness on the surface of the wall.
El banco detectó una irregularidad en sus transacciones.
B2The bank detected an irregularity in your transactions.
La irregularidad de las lluvias afectó las cosechas.
C1The inconsistency of the rains affected the crops.
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Which of these is the correct plural form?
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From Latin 'in-' (meaning 'not') combined with 'regularis' (meaning 'according to a rule').
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'irregularidad' always bad?
Usually, yes. It implies something isn't working as it should, whether it's a bumpy road or a tax error.
Why does it have a double 'R'?
It combines 'i-' (not) and 'regularidad'. In Spanish, to keep the strong 'r' sound between two vowels, you have to write 'rr'.
Can I use this word for grammar?
Yes, you can talk about the 'irregularidad de los verbos' (the irregularity of the verbs), though it's more common to just say they are 'verbos irregulares'.