non-regular
Outside normal patterns
Non-regular describes anything that deviates from the standard, usual, or expected pattern.
In grammar, non-regular verbs don't follow typical conjugation rules.
In employment, non-regular workers lack standard full-time status: non-regular staff, non-regular hours.
The term appears wherever a category needs distinguishing from its regular counterpart.
Distant data point
- deviationDeparture from expected path
- aberrationDeviation from the norm
- odditySomething unusual or unexpected
- peculiarityUnusual distinguishing characteristic
anomaly · abnormality · exception · freak · quirk · singularity · rarity · curiosity
Contrary to accepted practice
- alternativeAnother available choice
- nonstandardDeparting from established norms
- atypicalNot conforming to type
- offbeatPleasantly strange or unusual
quirky · eccentric · bohemian · avant-garde · experimental · innovative · radical · novel
Beyond what's typical
- remarkableWorthy of attention
- outstandingExceptionally good or unpaid
- phenomenalExceptionally impressive or unusual
- uncommonSeldom occurring or found
rare · singular · unique · unprecedented · unparalleled · peerless · matchless · unequaled
Lacking regularity or consistency
- unpredictableCannot be anticipated
- variableProne to fluctuation
- fluctuatingShifting irregularly over time
- unsteadyLacking balance or stability
volatile · uneven · intermittent · sporadic · patchy · fitful · spasmodic · discontinuous
Limited work schedule
- freelanceSelf-employed project work
- casualRelaxed and informal
- temporaryLimited in duration
- contractorHired construction professional
gig · seasonal · on-call · substitute · contingent · hourly · intermittent · flexible
outlier
Distant data point
- deviationDeparture from expected path
- aberrationDeviation from the norm
- odditySomething unusual or unexpected
peculiarity · anomaly · abnormality · exception · freak · quirk · singularity · rarity · curiosity · novelty
unorthodox
Contrary to accepted practice
- alternativeAnother available choice
- nonstandardDeparting from established norms
- atypicalNot conforming to type
offbeat · quirky · eccentric · bohemian · avant-garde · experimental · innovative · radical · novel · progressive
extraordinary
Beyond what's typical
- remarkableWorthy of attention
- outstandingExceptionally good or unpaid
- phenomenalExceptionally impressive or unusual
uncommon · rare · singular · unique · unprecedented · unparalleled · peerless · matchless · unequaled · prodigious
erratic
Lacking regularity or consistency
- unpredictableCannot be anticipated
- variableProne to fluctuation
- fluctuatingShifting irregularly over time
unsteady · volatile · uneven · intermittent · sporadic · patchy · fitful · spasmodic · discontinuous · unstable
part-time
Limited work schedule
contractor · gig · seasonal · on-call · substitute · contingent · hourly · intermittent · flexible · precarious
asymmetrical
Not equal on both sides
distorted · skewed · warped · jagged · crooked · twisted · bumpy · lumpy · rough · ragged
non-regularregular
Occurring at fixed intervals
routine · habitual · consistent · standard · typical
non, regular, irregular, regularly, regularity, irregularity, regulate, regulation, regulator