adj
regular
REHG-yuu-luh
adj
1
Happening at consistent, predictable intervals.
"He goes for a regular checkup every six months."
"Regular exercise helps keep your heart healthy."
2
Following the usual or expected pattern; normal, standard.
"I'll just have the regular size, not the large."
3
Even and consistent in shape, spacing, or pattern.
"A square is a regular polygon with four equal sides."
noun
1
A person who visits a place often.
"The bartender knew all the regulars by name."
2
A full-time member of the armed forces, as opposed to a reservist.
"He served ten years as a regular before joining the reserves."
How to Use Regular
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHappening predictably, or being the normal/standard version of something.
Common pairings
regular basis
regular customer
regular size
regular hours
Word Forms
more regular comparative, regulars plural, most regular superlative
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Etymology
From Latin rēgulāris, "conforming to rule," from rēgula ("rule, ruler").