irregular vs atypical

atypical vs irregular

irregular is a noun but atypical is not a noun.

irregular and atypical both are adjectives.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
irregular	Yes	Yes	No	No
atypical	No	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, irregular and atypical are synonyms defined as:

irregular and atypical: deviating from normal expectations; somewhat odd, strange, or abnormal

irregular (noun)	atypical (noun)
merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name
a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment

irregular (adjective)	atypical (adjective)
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice	not representative of a group, class, or type
(of solids) not having clear dimensions that can be measured; volume must be determined with the principle of liquid displacement	deviating from normal expectations; somewhat odd, strange, or abnormal
(used of the military) not belonging to or engaged in by regular army forces
deviating from normal expectations; somewhat odd, strange, or abnormal
failing to meet a standard of manufacture due to an imperfection
lacking continuity or regularity
not occurring at a regular rate or fixed intervals
independent in behavior or thought
(of a surface or shape); not level or flat or symmetrical

Difference between irregular and atypical

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