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irregular structure

[ɪˈrɛɡjələr ˈstrʌktʃər]
nounpl: irregular structures
estrutura irregular
1. A physical or organizational arrangement that does not follow a regular, uniform, or expected pattern
The building's irregular structure made it difficult to design the interior layout.
A estrutura irregular do edifício dificultou o projeto do layout interior.
2. In grammar, a word form that does not follow standard conjugation or declension patterns
The verb 'go' is an irregular structure in English because its past tense is 'went'.
O verbo 'go' é uma estrutura irregular em inglês porque seu passado é 'went'.
3. In geology or architecture, a formation or construction lacking symmetry or consistent geometric form
The rock formation displayed an irregular structure with jagged edges.
A formação rochosa exibia uma estrutura irregular com bordas irregulares.
Synonyms
asymmetrical structureuneven structurenon-standard structureanomalous structure
Antonyms
regular structureuniform structuresymmetrical structurestandard structure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estrutura irregular
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
estrutura irregular
Common in technical and architectural contexts
Portugal
estrutura irregular
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

break the mold
deviate from the norm
out of the ordinary
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