Use your knowledge of prefixes and suffixes to determine the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below.
The fire alarm bell rang at irregular intervals throughout the day.
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constant
constant
predictable
predictable
highly inconvenient
highly inconvenient
following no set pattern
following no set pattern
The meaning of the underlined word "irregular" can be determined by looking at the prefixes and/or suffixes. In this case, the prefix "ir-" and the suffix "-ular" are present.
The prefix "ir-" is a negative or opposite prefix, meaning "not" or "without." The suffix "-ular" means "related to" or "having the characteristics of."
Therefore, the meaning of "irregular" in this sentence is "following no set pattern," as it indicates that the fire alarm bell rang at inconsistent or unpredictable intervals throughout the day.