irregular variable
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of irregular variable
First recorded in 1900–05
Example Sentences
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The irregular, variable character of his visitor tended to heighten them, by producing an appearance of inexplicableness and mystery.
From Caleb Williams Or Things as They Are by Godwin, William
It's a red giant, and it's an irregular variable.
From The Ultimate Weapon by McConnell, Gerald
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