irregularity
nounA departure from an expected pattern, standard, or proper procedure.
Departure from a pattern
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adjectiveDeparting from the usual or expected pattern.
aberration
nounA departure from what is normal or expected.
anomalous
adjectiveInconsistent with what is usual or expected.
anomaly
nounSomething that differs from what is usual or expected.
atypical
adjectiveDifferent from the usual pattern or type.
Unlike the usual type
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deviant
adjectiveDeparting from an accepted or expected standard, sometimes with a disapproving implication.
inconsistency
nounA lack of agreement, coherence, or stable adherence to a pattern.
insurgent
nounA person who rises in rebellion against established authority.
spasmodic
adjectiveOccurring in sudden, irregular bursts.
unorthodox
adjectiveDeparting from usual or traditionally accepted methods or beliefs.
Departing from accepted methods
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