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geometrical irregularity

geometrical irregularity

8.1
An uneven shape or pattern that is not the same on both sides
  • noun
  • /dʒiˈɑːmətrɪkəl ˌɪrɪˈɡjʊlərɪti/
  • Specialized
translation icon : irregularidad geométrica
  • A diamond's value may decrease if it has any significant geometrical irregularity in its cut.

Examples

  • In architecture, geometrical irregularity can add a unique visual interest to a building.

  • The ancient vase was notable for the geometrical irregularity of its markings and shape.

  • Look at the geometrical irregularity!

  • The geometrical irregularity is interesting.

  • A diamond's value may decrease if it has any significant geometrical irregularity in its cut.

  • In architecture, geometrical irregularity can add a unique visual interest to a building.

  • The ancient vase was notable for the geometrical irregularity of its markings and shape.

Synonyms

asymmetry
vsgeometrical irregularity
19 6.5

When two sides are not the same in shape, size, or position

is broader, covering uneven spatial patterns beyond just missing symmetry
irregularity
vsgeometrical irregularity
13 5.1

A lack of regular pattern or evenness

is more specific to geometry, focusing on shapes and symmetry
unevenness
vsgeometrical irregularity
1 5.1

A state in which something is not level or smooth

is geometric and includes uneven spatial patterns and symmetry issues

Antonyms

geometrical regularity
7.2

A shape that has all sides and angles equal, like a square

How Regular

symmetry
28 4.1
regularity
19 3.3
geometrical irregularity
  • Specialized
8.1

Surface Forms

geometrical irregularity singular
geometrical irregularities plural

Morphology

geometrical + irregularity

The meaning is directly derivable from combining 'geometrical' (relating to geometry/shapes) with 'irregularity' (lack of regular pattern or evenness); a B1 learner who knows both words can infer it denotes unevenness or lack of symmetry in a shape or spatial pattern. The adjective+noun composition follows a straightforward, cross-linguistically common pattern, making the expression immediately comprehensible from its parts.

Etymology

Geometrical irregularity creates a simple picture: geometrical means shapes and irregularity is a part that is not even, so imagine a pattern of tiles where one tile does not match the rest and stands out. So it means 'an uneven or not the same on both sides' shape or pattern.