irregular length

[/ɪˈrɛɡjələr ˈleŋθ/]
nounpl: irregular lengths
comprimento irregular
1. A measurement or distance that does not conform to a standard, expected, or uniform size; uneven or inconsistent dimension
The fabric had irregular length, making it difficult to cut into uniform pieces.
O tecido tinha comprimento irregular, dificultando o corte em peças uniformes.
2. In textiles and manufacturing, variation in the length of fibers, threads, or products that deviates from specified standards
Quality control rejected the batch due to irregular length in the yarn.
O controle de qualidade rejeitou o lote devido ao comprimento irregular do fio.
3. In linguistics and grammar, inconsistency in the length or pattern of linguistic units
The poem's irregular length of lines created an experimental effect.
O comprimento irregular das linhas do poema criou um efeito experimental.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian and Portuguese textile, manufacturing, and quality control industries. In academic contexts, it appears in literature analysis and linguistic studies. The concept is particularly important in industrial quality assurance where standardization is critical.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
uneven lengthinconsistent lengthvariable lengthnon-uniform length
Antonyms / Antônimos
uniform lengthconsistent lengthregular lengthstandard length

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comprimento irregular
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
comprimento irregular; tamanho variável
Both terms commonly used in industrial and textile contexts
Portugal
comprimento irregular
Standard term, identical to Brazilian usage

Related Words

irregularityinconsistencyvariationmeasurementdimensionuniformity

Related Idioms & Phrases

out of standard
off-spec (specification)
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