unregelmäßig

irregular, uneven

adjective UN-reh-gel-meh-sikh Rare

Also means

erratic, inconsistent

Usage Note

Unregelmäßig describes a shape, pattern, or occurrence that lacks regularity or predictable order — an irregular coastline, uneven handwriting, or an erratic schedule. It is the standard antonym of regelmäßig and is used in grammar (unregelmäßiges Verb), geometry, and everyday descriptions.

Examples

"Die unregelmäßige Oberfläche des Gesteins war durch Erosion entstanden."

Natural Translation

The irregular surface of the rock had been formed by erosion.

Literal Translation

The irregular surface of the rock was through erosion formed.

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