Qualities

Synonyms for irregular

Two senses of irregular live in the word bank, and they take different synonyms. The sentence under each one is what tells them apart.

Tier 3, Ridgeline · 2 senses · adjective

Sense 1 of 2adjectiveTier 3, RidgelineQualities

independent in behavior or thought

She led a somewhat irregular private life.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

unorthodox

Same sentence, swapped: She led a somewhat unorthodox private life.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for irregular as it is used in the sentence above.

restless
third
poor

Sense 2 of 2adjectiveTier 3, RidgelineStates and conditions

not occurring at a regular rate or fixed intervals

An irregular heartbeat.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

unpredictable

Same sentence, swapped: An unpredictable heartbeat.

Close but different

peculiar
meaningless
second

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