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irregularity vs misbehavior

misbehavior vs irregularity

irregularity and misbehavior both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
irregularity Yes No No No
misbehavior Yes No No No
As nouns, misbehavior is a hypernym of irregularity; that is, misbehavior is a word with a broader meaning than irregularity:
  • irregularity: behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality
  • misbehavior: improper or wicked or immoral behavior
Other hypernyms of irregularity include misbehaviour, misdeed.
irregularity (noun) misbehavior (noun)
behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality improper or wicked or immoral behavior
not characterized by a fixed principle or rate; at irregular intervals
an irregular asymmetry in shape; an irregular spatial pattern
irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels; can be a symptom of intestinal obstruction or diverticulitis
Difference between irregularity and misbehavior

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