1. irregular
adjective. ['ˌɪˈrɛgjəlɝ'] contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice.
Synonyms
- crooked
- asymmetric
- rough
- occasional
- strong
- asymmetrical
- unsteady
- unsystematic
- illegal
- improper
- unconventional
- unrhythmic
- casual
- unlawful
- randomised
- regularity
- unsmooth
- unrhythmical
Antonyms
- irregularity
- systematic
- regular
- smooth
- rhythmical
- steady
- symmetrical
Etymology
- irreguler (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- irregularis (Latin)
Featured Games
Words that Rhyme with On An Irregular Basis
- racists
- oasis
Example sentences of the word on-an-irregular-basis
1. Noun Phrase
If you babysit only on an irregular basis, you are likely an independent contractor.
2. irregular
adjective. ['ˌɪˈrɛgjəlɝ'] not occurring at expected times.
Synonyms
- sporadic
Antonyms
- direct
- straight
Etymology
- irreguler (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- irregularis (Latin)
3. irregular
noun. ['ˌɪˈrɛgjəlɝ'] a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment.
Synonyms
- guerrilla
- guerilla force
- Maquisard
- insurgent
- warrior
- guerrilla force
- Maquis
- guerilla
Antonyms
- pleasant
- skilled
- refined
- predictable
Etymology
- irreguler (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- irregularis (Latin)
4. irregular
adjective. ['ˌɪˈrɛgjəlɝ'] deviating from normal expectations; somewhat odd, strange, or abnormal.
Synonyms
- unnatural
- atypical
Antonyms
- ironed
- slippery
- compound
Etymology
- irreguler (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- irregularis (Latin)
5. irregular
adjective. ['ˌɪˈrɛgjəlɝ'] (used of the military) not belonging to or engaged in by regular army forces.
Synonyms
- partisan
Antonyms
- regular
- euphonious
Etymology
- irreguler (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- irregularis (Latin)
6. basis
noun. ['ˈbeɪsəs, ˈbeɪsɪs'] a relation that provides the foundation for something.
Synonyms
- ground
- common ground
- footing
Antonyms
- superior
- finish
- overgarment
- good fortune
Etymology
- basis (Latin)
- βάσις (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
7. basis
noun. ['ˈbeɪsəs, ˈbeɪsɪs'] the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained.
Synonyms
- cornerstone
- fundament
- foundation
- supposition
- explanation
- supposal
- groundwork
- assumption
- meat and potatoes
Antonyms
- noble
- incidental
- genuine
- legitimate
Etymology
- basis (Latin)
- βάσις (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
8. on
adverb. ['ˈɑːn, ˈɔn'] with a forward motion.
Antonyms
- unrelated
Etymology
- on (Middle English (1100-1500))
- on (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- ón (Old Norse)
9. on
adjective. ['ˈɑːn, ˈɔn'] in operation or operational.
Antonyms
- unconnectedness
Etymology
- on (Middle English (1100-1500))
- on (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- ón (Old Norse)
10. AN
noun. an associate degree in nursing.
Synonyms
- associate degree
- Associate in Nursing
Antonyms
- nonmember
- dissociate
- divide