regularity

noun

reg·​u·​lar·​i·​ty ˌre-gyə-ˈler-ə-tē How to pronounce regularity (audio)
 also  ˌrā-,
ˌre-gyə-ˈla-rə-tē,
 also  ˌrā-
plural regularities
1
: the quality or state of being regular
2
: something that is regular

Examples of regularity in a Sentence

the regularity of his features
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Towns and Brunson were nearly unplayable together in the conference finals against a Pacers team that targeted one of New York’s two stars with regularity. Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 7 June 2025 Across the country, Comcast has pushed to move regional sports channels out of its basic cable packages, believing that doing so would lower cable bills for subscribers who did not watch them with regularity. Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 5 June 2025 While social media has vacuumed up an increasing share of brands’ overall spending, ad buyers frequently have to reassess when their create appears next to objectionable content, something that has happened with regularity. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 2 June 2025 As the year progresses, that will likely be happening with more and more regularity – especially if Fisher is able to maintain the form of his life. George Ramsay, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for regularity

Word History

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of regularity was in 1600

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“Regularity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regularity. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

regularity

noun
reg·​u·​lar·​i·​ty ˌreg-yə-ˈlar-ət-ē How to pronounce regularity (audio)
plural regularities
1
: the quality or state of being regular
2
: something that is regular

Medical Definition

regularity

noun
reg·​u·​lar·​i·​ty ˌreg-yə-ˈlar-ət-ē How to pronounce regularity (audio)
plural regularities
: the quality or state of being regular
maintain bowel regularity

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