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irregular process

[/ɪˈreɡ.jə.lər ˈprɑː.ses/]
nounpl: irregular processes
processo irregular
1. A procedure or sequence of actions that does not follow standard, established, or expected patterns or rules
The irregular process of the investigation raised concerns among the authorities.
O processo irregular da investigação levantou preocupações entre as autoridades.
2. In anatomy, a bony projection or protuberance that is asymmetrical or non-uniform in shape
The temporal bone has an irregular process that articulates with the mandible.
O osso temporal possui um processo irregular que se articula com a mandíbula.
3. In linguistics, a grammatical form that does not follow regular conjugation or declension patterns
The verb 'go' is an irregular process in English grammar.
O verbo 'go' é um processo irregular na gramática inglesa.
Synonyms
abnormal procedureatypical processnon-standard methodunconventional approach
Antonyms
regular processstandard procedurenormal processconventional method

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
processo irregular
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
processo irregular
Common in formal and legal contexts
Portugal
processo irregular
Used in both formal and administrative language

Related Idioms & Phrases

break the rules
go against the grain
march to the beat of one's own drum
fora do padrão (out of the standard)
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