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regularity

rehg-yoo-LA-ruh-tee

Regularity (noun) means the quality of following a consistent pattern or schedule. Example: “He amazed his colleagues with the regularity of his morning routine.”

noun
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The quality of following a consistent pattern or schedule.
"He amazed his colleagues with the regularity of his morning routine."

How to use regularity

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHow consistent or predictable something is.

Common pairings
with regularity monthly regularity

Word forms

regularities plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French regularite, from Old French regularite, from Late Latin rēgulāritās, rēgulāritātem, from rēgulāris; see regular. By surface analysis, regular + -ity.

Origin: Middle French

geometrical regularity

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Frequently asked questions

What does “regularity” mean?

The word “regularity” means the quality of following a consistent pattern or schedule. In plain terms, how consistent or predictable something is.

How do you pronounce “regularity”?

“Regularity” is pronounced rehg-yoo-LA-ruh-tee (/ˌɹɛɡjuˈlæɹəti/ in IPA).

How do you use “regularity” in a sentence?

Here is “regularity” used in a sentence: “He amazed his colleagues with the regularity of his morning routine.”

What is the opposite of “regularity”?

The opposite of “regularity” — its antonyms — is irregularity.

What part of speech is “regularity”?

“Regularity” is a noun.

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