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on an irregular basis

 

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Adverbial on an irregular basis has 1 sense
  1. irregularly, on an irregular basis - in an irregular manner; "her letters arrived irregularly"

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On an irregular basis

Description:

"On an irregular basis" refers to something that occurs or happens in an inconsistent or unpredictable manner, without following a regular pattern or schedule. It implies an absence of a fixed or routine occurrence.

Sense 1 - Adverb:

In the adverbial sense, "on an irregular basis" is used to describe actions or events that do not happen regularly or systematically. It suggests that the frequency or occurrence of the action/varies and is not predictable.

Example sentence:

She visits her grandparents on an irregular basis, sometimes going several months without seeing them.

Sense 2 - Adjective:

In the adjectival sense, "on an irregular basis" describes a schedule or occurrence that is not consistent, uniform or following a fixed pattern. It indicates that the schedule is unpredictable or varying.

Example sentence:

The company holds meetings on an irregular basis, making it difficult for employees to plan their schedules.

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