Antonyms for
regular
Having the expected characteristics or appearances
2 antonyms 7 letters

Found 2 Antonyms for Regular

Words with the opposite meaning to regular:

irregular
constipated

These words are listed as antonyms for regular but do not yet have their own antonym data in our database. We are expanding our coverage regularly.

All Definitions for Regular

Below are all the dictionary definitions of regular:

1Having the expected characteristics or appearances
2Ormal, ordinary, standard.
3Demonstrating a consistent set of rules
4Showing order, evenness of operation or occurrence.
5Happening at constant (especially short) intervals.
6Having bowel movements or menstrual periods at constant intervals in the expected way.
7A frequent, routine visitor to an establishment.
8A frequent customer, client or business partner.
9A character who appears in every episode of a TV series
10A member of the regular cast.
11Having a constant pattern
12Showing evenness of form or appearance.
13Both equilateral and equiangular
14Having all sides of the same length, and all (corresponding) angles of the same size
15Whose faces are all congruent regular polygons, equally inclined to each other.
16Of a moon or other satellite: following a relatively close and prograde orbit with little inclination or eccentricity.
17Following a set or common pattern
18According to the normal rules of a given language.
19Permanently organised
20Being part of a set professional body of troops.
21A member of the British Army (as opposed to a member of the Territorial Army or Reserve).
22A member of the armed forces or police force.
23Synonym of regular serviceman
24A member of the Singapore Armed Forces who has signed on, i.e., chosen to work full-time beyond their required length of service in the military.
25A coffee with one cream and one sugar.
26Anything that is normal or standard.
27Bound by religious rule
28Belonging to a monastic or religious order (often as opposed to secular).
29Exemplary
30Excellent example of
31Utter, downright.
32Having all the parts of the same kind alike in size and shape.
33Isometric.
34Riding with the left foot forward.
35Such that every set in its domain is both outer regular and inner regular.
36Noetherian and such that the minimal number of generators of the maximal ideal is equal to the Krull dimension of the ring.
37Such that the local ring at every point is regular.
38A member of a religious order who has taken the three ordinary vows.
39A number for each year, giving, added to the concurrents, the number of the day of the week on which the Paschal full moon falls.
40A fixed number for each month serving to ascertain the day of the week, or the age of the moon, on the first day of any month.
41Well-behaved, orderly
42Restrained (of a lifestyle etc.).
43A von Neumann regular: such that every left module (over the given ring) is flat.
44Regularly, on a regular basis.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are antonyms for regular?

Words like irregular, constipated are common antonyms for regular. These words express opposite or contrasting meanings and can be used to create contrast in writing.

How many antonyms does regular have?

We have identified 2 antonyms for regular in our database. The English language often has multiple words with contrasting meanings.

Can I use these antonyms in formal writing?

Most antonyms listed here are suitable for formal writing, but always check the specific context. Some antonyms carry slightly different connotations or degrees of opposition.

About antonyms for regular

Finding the right antonym for regular helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "Having the expected characteristics or appearances", regular has 2 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.

Each antonym carries a slightly different shade of opposition. Irregular is the most direct opposite in most situations. Constipated works well when the context calls for a more nuanced contrast.

When choosing an antonym, consider the connotation, formality level, and audience. Some alternatives work better in casual conversation while others shine in academic or professional writing. For example, using a more formal antonym in a business email can elevate your tone, while a casual antonym might feel more natural in creative writing or dialogue.

It is also worth noting that not all antonyms are perfectly interchangeable. The context of your sentence, the surrounding words, and the intended emotional impact all play a role in selecting the best opposite word. The list above provides the most common and useful antonyms for regular, but always read your sentence aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally.