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- [reg-yuh-ler]
- /ˈrɛg yə lər/
- /ˈreɡ.jʊ.lər/
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- [reg-yuh-ler]
- /ˈrɛg yə lər/
Definitions of regularity word
- adjective regularity usual; normal; customary: to put something in its regular place. 1
- adjective regularity evenly or uniformly arranged; symmetrical: regular teeth. 1
- adjective regularity characterized by fixed principle, uniform procedure, etc.: regular income. 1
- adjective regularity recurring at fixed times; periodic: regular bus departures; regular meals. 1
- adjective regularity rhythmical: regular breathing. 1
- adjective regularity occurring with normal frequency, as menses or bowel movements. 1
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Origin of regularity
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English reguler (adj.) < Middle French < Late Latin rēgulāris. See regula, -ar1
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Parts of speech for Regularity
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regularity popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
regularity usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for regularity
noun regularity
- averageness — a quantity, rating, or the like that represents or approximates an arithmetic mean: Her golf average is in the 90s. My average in science has gone from B to C this semester.
- centrality — the state or condition of being central
- clockwork — A clockwork toy or device has machinery inside it which makes it move or operate when it is wound up with a key.
- codification — the systematic organization of methods, rules, etc
- commonness — belonging equally to, or shared alike by, two or more or all in question: common property; common interests.
Antonyms for regularity
noun regularity
- phenomenon — a fact, occurrence, or circumstance observed or observable: to study the phenomena of nature.
- aberrance — departing from the right, normal, or usual course.
- aberrancy — departing from the right, normal, or usual course.
- aberration — An aberration is an incident or way of behaving that is not typical.
- abnormality — An abnormality in something, especially in a person's body or behaviour, is an unusual part or feature of it that may be worrying or dangerous.
Top questions with regularity
- how to maintain regularity?
- how to improve regularity?
- how to improve bowel regularity?
- how to increase regularity?
- what does regularity mean?
- why is the characteristic of regularity important?
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